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YD58 FWS

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,044 mi
Last recorded118,044 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 118,044 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 109,954 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 109,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,203 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,810 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 92,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust creep on inner edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion and heat shield insecure at tail pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,056 miles

Exhaust system corroded/ Back box has small hole

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working/ light output slightly reduced (1.8)

Exhaust system corroded/ Back box has small hole

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,239 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,687 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,644 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 37,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,311 miles

Nearside 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)

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 FWS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YD58 FWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD58 FWS registered?

YD58 FWS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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