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YE08 RSU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 130,089 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 128,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 119,063 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 94,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,818 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,576 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 45,839 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,154 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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YE08 RSU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE08 RSU, 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 YE08 RSU registered?

YE08 RSU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YE08 RSU safe to buy?

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