CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH08 MJO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,958 mi
Last recorded166,958 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 166,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 166,957 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Lower incorrect bulb fitted position lamp

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 157,793 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))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 157,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,009 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 153,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 150,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 149,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 146,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 146,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 143,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 143,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,107 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Smell of diesel fumes under bonnet no signs of leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,107 miles

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

Rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Smell of diesel fumes under bonnet no signs of leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,158 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 135,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 117,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads 3/4 worn

Front tyres worn near markers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 117,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads 3/4 worn

Front tyres worn near markers

Pass 27 Feb 2013 108,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crankshaft pulley slight rattle

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 90,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2011 70,288 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH08 MJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH08 MJO, 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

How do I check the history of YH08 MJO?

You can check the full history of YH08 MJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH08 MJO registered?

YH08 MJO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YH08 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 MJO shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH08 MJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH08 MJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.