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YF08 RXX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,156 mi
Last recorded168,156 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 RXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 168,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 157,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 138,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 124,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge; flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,699 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 90,545 miles

exhaust undersheild loose

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,543 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust undersheild loose

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,084 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 31,067 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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 RXX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 RXX registered?

YF08 RXX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YF08 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 RXX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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