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YX08 OVC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,851 mi
Last recorded117,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 117,851 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 102,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,912 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES RUSTY...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 98,912 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES RUSTY...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 96,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,833 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,957 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 93 v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four brake discs-condition

exhaust condition

Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,917 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

some wear to both front tyres on the inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,917 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

some wear to both front tyres on the inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OVC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVC, 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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What year was YX08 OVC registered?

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

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