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YP08 NTJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,673 mi
Last recorded136,673 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 NTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 136,673 miles

Offside Rear wearing to bald on inner edge and tread getting low also cracking between treads

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to separate

headlamp washers not working

Offside Front tyre on wear band at 1.6 mm

Fail 10 Dec 2025 136,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp washers not working

Offside Front tyre on wear band at 1.6 mm

Offside Front side marker not working

Offside Rear wearing to bald on inner edge and tread getting low also cracking between treads

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to separate

Pass 10 Jan 2025 128,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 128,768 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 121,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,737 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 88,473 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at front after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 88,394 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective at front after flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,916 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 83,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,789 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall very slight bulge

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,789 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall very slight bulge

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,487 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,446 miles

External sidewall of Nearside rear tyre damaged but not exposing cords

Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,446 miles

External sidewall of Nearside rear tyre damaged but not exposing cords

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,300 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,404 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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YP08 NTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

YP08 NTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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