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YH08 VZB

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,041 mi
Last recorded181,041 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VZB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 181,041 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2025 169,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 160,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped and corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 136,176 miles

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

Offside Rear brake calliper might be weeping??

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 136,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake calliper might be weeping??

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 116,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 95,236 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 95,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 82,092 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,180 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 48,480 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 42,263 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,423 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 VZB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZB, 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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YH08 VZB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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