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YR08 SYT

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,232 mi
Last recorded105,232 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 105,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2024 99,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2023 98,161 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake readings poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,294 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,119 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,066 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,782 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,618 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 71,618 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,173 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 25,890 miles

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

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

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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YR08 SYT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YR08 SYT, 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 YR08 SYT registered?

YR08 SYT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is YR08 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 SYT 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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