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YD08 VAM

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,718 mi
Last recorded185,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 185,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 185,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 163,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 147,450 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 141,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 128,849 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 120,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,085 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust outer skin corroded

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,693 miles

n/s/f side marker inop.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel weld repaired

Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wheel weld repaired

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,352 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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YD08 VAM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD08 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD08 VAM registered?

YD08 VAM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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