CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ58 YSK

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 78,041 miles

Both front shocks becoming corroded/deteriorated

Exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded (all)

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,119 miles

CORROSION IN STEERING & BRAKING ITEMS GENERALLY

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,919 miles

corrosion in power steering pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,115 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 70,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,496 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,533 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,533 miles

Child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,978 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ58 YSK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ58 YSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ58 YSK?

You can check the full history of WJ58 YSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ58 YSK registered?

WJ58 YSK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is WJ58 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 YSK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ58 YSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ58 YSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.