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YP08 CFD

2008 Volvo V50

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,994 mi
Last recorded172,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 CFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 172,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 165,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white vapour (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 164,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white vapour (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 157,774 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 157,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 147,692 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,631 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,341 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,366 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,025 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,650 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 91,224 miles

smoke test to clean to show reading

Fail 15 Dec 2016 91,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

smoke test to clean to show reading

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,234 miles

Nearside Front inner road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,233 miles

Fuel pipe leaking top of engine (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front inner road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 72,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,297 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,984 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,363 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

small cut in tread of O/S/R tyre

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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YP08 CFD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP08 CFD, 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 YP08 CFD registered?

YP08 CFD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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