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YS08 YSW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 102,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,307 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 99,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracked. Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 97,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracked. Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,132 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm, edges worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm, edges worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,883 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,022 miles

Chip in nearside of screen

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight lip on Front brake discs, Pads ok at present

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in nearside of screen

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror backing missing and casing damaged Slightly

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight lip on Front brake discs, Pads ok at present

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,500 miles

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

Offside rear tyre with slight sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,190 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 81,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The off side rear tyre has been run flat causing damage to both inner & outer walls! Replacement advised!205/50x17

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,419 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)

The off side rear tyre has been run flat causing damage to both inner & outer walls! Replacement advised!205/50x17

Fail 12 Jul 2013 54,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,836 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 28,836 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YSW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS08 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 YSW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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