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YG08 TJX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 55,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,072 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 53,071 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 50,457 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,992 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 TJX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG08 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

YG08 TJX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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