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WU58 YAA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,705 mi
Last recorded201,705 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 201,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 176,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 155,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear worn low & uneven on inner raised tread section

Fail 30 Nov 2022 139,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear worn low & uneven on inner raised tread section

Fail 25 Nov 2022 139,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 actual 3.25 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust , suspect adjusting mechanism fault (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension strut locating tag bent

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system poorly fitted fouling on body

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,480 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to the inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to the inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,082 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 128,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 110,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 8 kg of bind on brake test. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 110,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 8 kg of bind on brake test. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,685 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s from union to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres inner edge wearing. o/s and n/s

Fail 26 Mar 2019 101,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s from union to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres inner edge wearing. o/s and n/s

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 88,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 80,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 71,181 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 71,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear "P"bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inners (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 63,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge(s)

offside front tyre worn inner egde

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

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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WU58 YAA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WU58 YAA, 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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WU58 YAA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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