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YE08 RSX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,842 mi
Last recorded107,842 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,842 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,531 miles

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

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

Windscreen has stone chips in nearside and central lower areas.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,195 miles

Windscreen has stone chips in the lower center and nearside.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen has stone chips in the lower center and nearside.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,533 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2021 82,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,933 miles

Silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2020 76,932 miles

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

Silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,300 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2018 68,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,236 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,175 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 58,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,969 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,428 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres worn on edges, perished & cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,519 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,515 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 RSX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YE08 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

YE08 RSX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is YE08 RSX safe to buy?

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