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WU58 YTG

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,714 mi
Last recorded117,714 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 98,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 88,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,690 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,687 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,991 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 76,991 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,460 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,460 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hangers broken off cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,158 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,289 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,707 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,707 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 17,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 17,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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WU58 YTG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

WU58 YTG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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