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YE58 BKY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 159,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust outer casing loose

Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim on upper limit

battery loose but sercure

corrosion underside

rear silencer heat shield loose and exhaust corroded

srs service message on display

Fail 30 Aug 2024 148,803 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim on upper limit

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

battery loose but sercure

corrosion underside

rear silencer heat shield loose and exhaust corroded

srs service message on display

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,930 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded / broken

Fail 3 Aug 2022 142,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded / broken

Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

centre silencer heat shield corroded and broken(but secure)

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,114 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside front head-light aim poor

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly stepped on tread

rear anti roll bar bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 130,589 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated (slight play)

rear anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated (slight play)

rear anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

tyres under inflated

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,330 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,202 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,409 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 76,843 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,843 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,488 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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YE58 BKY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 YE58 BKY, 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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YE58 BKY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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