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YF08 BNB

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

197,251 mi
Last recorded197,251 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 BNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 197,251 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 197,251 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 189,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inc becoming cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 189,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inc becoming cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 182,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 173,546 miles

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

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

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

corrosion over parts of underbody

Fail 18 May 2023 173,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 22 Jun 2022 163,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 151,385 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wear eng mounts

Pass 11 May 2020 139,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 130,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

inner edge of both rear tyres worn

signs of leakage at power steering rack

Pass 1 May 2018 123,122 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 117,921 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,769 miles

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,665 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 83,521 miles

silencer slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 83,521 miles

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

silencer slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 68,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 42,457 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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YF08 BNB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF08 BNB, 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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YF08 BNB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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