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YY08 XBK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 XBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 136,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 136,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 127,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 127,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded metal pipes on steering rack badly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering hose onto rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 118,714 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 118,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,892 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,671 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 104,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,066 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,257 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,059 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,372 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jan 2013 51,004 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,004 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,380 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 XBK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 YY08 XBK, 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 XBK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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