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YS08 FWL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 88,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower reflector damaged

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

both front back plates very rusty

both front head lights a little low

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front and rear under side off car very rusty

services over due

small chips on front screen

various body damaged round car

Fail 9 May 2024 84,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield detached

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

both front back plates very rusty

both front head lights a little low

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front and rear under side off car very rusty

services over due

small chips on front screen

various body damaged round car

Pass 12 May 2023 79,255 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe has medium corrosion on it would maintain a constant monitoring test carried out using corrosion tool (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe and suspension parts very rusty

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

Nearside Front brake backing shield plate rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre valve dust and dirt cap missing

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

Offside Front brake backing shield plate rusting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner back panel / cross member rusty

Rear exhaust shield retaining clip and peg missing

Rear subframe and suspension parts very rusty

Fail 12 May 2023 79,255 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe has medium corrosion on it would maintain a constant monitoring test carried out using corrosion tool (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe and suspension parts very rusty

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

Nearside Front brake backing shield plate rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre valve dust and dirt cap missing

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

Offside Front brake backing shield plate rusting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner back panel / cross member rusty

Rear exhaust shield retaining clip and peg missing

Rear subframe and suspension parts very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2022 73,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,621 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has a bulge 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heatshield at tailpipe insecure

coolant level below minimum

Pass 17 Jun 2020 63,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 58,029 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 57,997 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,215 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,244 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,118 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,739 miles

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

o/s/r upper side light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,449 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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YS08 FWL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 FWL, 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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YS08 FWL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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