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YX08 OSZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

217,923 mi
Last recorded217,923 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 217,923 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 216,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 182,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,726 miles

Flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,783 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 139,535 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2018 130,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 22 May 2017 121,871 miles

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

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2016 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 4mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 106,098 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 3mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 4mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2015 90,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges and inside edges worn smooth

Pass 28 May 2015 90,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on edges and inside edges worn smooth

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,343 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 75,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,272 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,175 miles

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)

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 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX08 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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