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YH08 VYJ

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,495 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 89,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 87,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 86,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall 205/50r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,487 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,226 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 81,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,360 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 78,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,856 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,364 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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YH08 VYJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH08 VYJ, 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 YH08 VYJ registered?

YH08 VYJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 VYJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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