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YX08 OSU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,312 mi
Last recorded110,312 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 106,601 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 106,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2024 103,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate rotten

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

Fail 16 Mar 2024 103,787 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate rotten

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

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi weak

Pass 8 Apr 2023 99,698 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 99,408 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

n/s c/v boot retaining clip broken.c/c boot loose on joint

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 90,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,700 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,186 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 62,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,441 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 55,441 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,592 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 35,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,946 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,977 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,107 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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YX08 OSU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX08 OSU, 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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YX08 OSU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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