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YK08 DVY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

179,641 mi
Last recorded179,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 DVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 179,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2026 179,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 170,683 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 170,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted outer tension clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,685 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 159,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,503 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,966 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 123,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,251 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 113,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,317 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,166 miles

exhaust center silincer poor condition

front brake discs and brake pads very badly worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 3 Jan 2017 92,166 miles

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

exhaust center silincer poor condition

front brake discs and brake pads very badly worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,880 miles

exhaust rear slincer poor condition

front brake pads and discs worn

nearside front tyre 3-4 mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre 3-4mm bald on inner edge and splits and cuts in tread

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,303 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,430 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges..advise 4 way wheel alignment

Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,430 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges..advise 4 way wheel alignment

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 49,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,479 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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YK08 DVY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 YK08 DVY, 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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YK08 DVY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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