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WU58 YTC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,359 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 95,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,446 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,864 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,024 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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WU58 YTC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WU58 YTC, 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 WU58 YTC registered?

WU58 YTC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is WU58 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 YTC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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