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YC58 BDO

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 BDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust tail pipe bracket broken exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,053 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 120,948 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 117,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn edges, cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,279 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped attention required (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 103,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting snapped attention required (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,064 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,419 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,024 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp output poor.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipt.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,089 miles

both headlamps slightly dim?

front brake pads worn slightly low + lip on discs

Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 37,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,527 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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YC58 BDO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC58 BDO, 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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YC58 BDO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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