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YD08 VBC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 146,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 142,302 miles

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 142,302 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 137,806 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 132,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 132,740 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working upper light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 129,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 125,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 118,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn very close on inner shoulder

Pass 9 May 2018 108,989 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 108,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 100,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 92,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,078 miles

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 VBC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBC, 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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YD08 VBC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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