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YF08 UUP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,645 mi
Last recorded163,645 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 163,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 159,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 144,614 miles

Nearside Front steering rack knuckle has slight play

exhaust rusty outer skin

Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,759 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 134,759 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,004 miles

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

Slight cracks on rear tyre walls

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,858 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,340 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UUP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue 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 YF08 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

YF08 UUP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 UUP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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