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YY08 GFV

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,488 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play and are perishing

nearside and offside rear coil spring have corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheels have a sight rotation noise

nearside front inner rack joint has sight play

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links have sight play

offside front lower trim in wheel arch is broken

offside front track rod end has sight play

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Fail 19 Jun 2026 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play and are perishing

nearside and offside rear coil spring have corrosion

nearside and offside rear wheels have a sight rotation noise

nearside front inner rack joint has sight play

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links have sight play

offside front lower trim in wheel arch is broken

offside front track rod end has sight play

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge of tread and is perishing

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 7 Jun 2025 112,717 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 107,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,539 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 95,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 85,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 73,124 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 73,124 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 67,438 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 67,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,389 miles

Bothe rear tyres have cracks in the tyre surface (not exposing the chords) - Recommend new rear tyres.

Pass 23 May 2013 44,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,948 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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YY08 GFV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY08 GFV, 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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YY08 GFV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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