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YF08 VOP

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,229 mi
Last recorded140,229 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,229 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 140,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,254 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded (back box)

Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 120,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 101,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 96,044 miles

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

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes worn

Pass 8 May 2019 89,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 89,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 78,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 65,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

antiskid warning light says service required

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 35,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,666 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 VOP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF08 VOP, 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 YF08 VOP registered?

YF08 VOP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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