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YE08 VTV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 111,867 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 111,853 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,250 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,170 miles

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,750 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded/ deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed steel band exposed on inner edge (205/50 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (205/50 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** engine oil dipstick has snapped half way - the remainder of the dipstick could be in the bottom of the engine/ sump and may cause issues - advise further in depth investigation A.S.A.P. **

Exhaust back box is corroded/ deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

headlight adjust inop at headlight

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 64,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 31,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,954 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 VTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

YE08 VTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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