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YF58 EJV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,950 mi
Last recorded151,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 EJV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,950 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,,P3,,,((3-.00-default))////

Fail 10 Jul 2023 151,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

205/55/16 x 4,,,P3,,,((3-.00-default))////

Pass 12 Jul 2022 146,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,645 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 140,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 132,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 132,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,737 miles

7 pin trailer adaptor fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,348 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,349 miles

Centre Rear child's seat fitted unable to fully inspect 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine componets

items removed from drivers view

under-trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,147 miles

Distortion to offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,952 miles

emmissions too low for print out

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

emissions to low to read

sill covers fitted

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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YF58 EJV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YF58 EJV, 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 YF58 EJV registered?

YF58 EJV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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