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WU58 YTO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,345 mi
Last recorded212,345 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 212,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 199,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 191,297 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 191,297 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 183,372 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 141,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Tow bar removed at time of test

Fail 19 May 2016 141,818 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic dust cover has dropped down (2.7.2a)

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

Tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 14 May 2015 133,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 131,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 122,010 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 YTO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

WU58 YTO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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