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YG08 JOA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,075 mi
Last recorded142,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 142,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2.5mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread / several cuts in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,630 miles

underbody surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,881 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 9 Jun 2020 116,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread depth on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no tread inner edge /cracking all around tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,919 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 103,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 103,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joiner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 92,150 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 92,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 85,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 68,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,592 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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YG08 JOA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YG08 JOA, 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 YG08 JOA registered?

YG08 JOA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YG08 JOA safe to buy?

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