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YF08 ZPN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,457 mi
Last recorded155,457 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,457 miles

All alloy wheels have impact damage to inner side of rims

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 14 May 2025 148,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 139,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 139,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ON FRONT WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 132,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 132,678 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 125,276 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNEVEN TREAD WEAR TO REAR TYRES

Pass 13 May 2021 118,075 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2021 118,075 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2020 112,881 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 112,793 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 104,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 99,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both inners (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 75,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,547 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 39,511 miles

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

osr tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,197 miles

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

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 ZPN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 YF08 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

YF08 ZPN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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