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YD58 FWE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 FWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 96,795 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,295 miles

Offside rear upper sidelight is not working.

Power steering fluid level below the minimum.

Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,295 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear upper sidelight is not working.

Power steering fluid level below the minimum.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,505 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 93,505 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 91,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lens repair tape

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,625 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe at steering rack end corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe at steering rack end corroding (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,527 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 62,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 62,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,916 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted could not check seat belt

Offside Rear Child seat fitted could not check seat belt

Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear tyre treads low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,224 miles

exhaust mountings are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,219 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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YD58 FWE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD58 FWE, 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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YD58 FWE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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