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YR08 VTV

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,267 mi
Last recorded178,267 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 178,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt cant be inspected

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 172,087 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Feb 2024 165,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Feb 2023 158,522 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 146,803 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 138,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,753 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 123,753 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 107,600 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge worn front tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,130 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,218 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

YR08 VTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 VTV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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