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YD58 FWL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,049 mi
Last recorded202,049 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 FWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 202,049 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 200,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 200,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 198,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cv joint has play

Fail 24 Nov 2023 198,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front cv joint has play

Pass 23 Nov 2022 187,200 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 187,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nearside inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 173,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 160,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 160,993 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 151,596 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Dec 2018 146,517 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,126 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,602 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,577 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,722 miles

o/s rear seat back not secured in the upright position

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,722 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s rear seat back not secured in the upright position

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 FWL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FWL, 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 YD58 FWL registered?

YD58 FWL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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