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YG08 UTJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,487 mi
Last recorded165,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 165,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 161,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 161,300 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 152,443 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,685 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,494 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 118,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,402 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 109,610 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

oil level low

Fail 30 Aug 2017 99,086 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside emit white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

oil level low

Pass 27 Aug 2016 88,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 70,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 62,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,935 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

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 UTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YG08 UTJ, 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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YG08 UTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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