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YT08 UPL

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,248 mi
Last recorded150,248 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 UPL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 150,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 150,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 143,352 miles

Exhaust system generally corrorded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 136,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 136,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 128,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc guard heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc guard bent and heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc guard heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower 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 Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear screen washer inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2022 118,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc guard heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc guard bent and heavily corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc guard heavily corroded

Offside Front Lower 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 Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear screen washer inoperative

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,603 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,607 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F ball joint (under load)

Both rear end inner sill areas around main suspension arm mounts and seat belt mounts, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S dipped beam image ON lower limit (won't adjust up)

N/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated and also starting to become loose

Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F ball joint (under load)

Both rear end inner sill areas around main suspension arm mounts and seat belt mounts, starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Dry, creaking noise from N/S suspension/steering area when turning on right hand full lock

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

N/S dipped beam image ON lower limit (won't adjust up)

N/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated and also starting to become loose

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,917 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 72,873 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 72,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 23 Feb 2016 65,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,071 miles

child seat fitted o/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,325 miles

Emissions too low to trigger smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,169 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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YT08 UPL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT08 UPL, 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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YT08 UPL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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