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YF58 EKA

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,400 mi
Last recorded120,400 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 120,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 116,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 108,530 miles

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

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

offside front to rear rigid brake pipe reacting under coating

Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,463 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating/ weak (rear of

Fail 4 Dec 2019 94,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front suspension arm bushes deteriorating/ weak (rear of

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

alternator belt deteriorated

coolant below minimum

nearside tail light inoperative(2 fitted)

Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside driveshaft seal damp

Fail 2 Dec 2017 85,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside driveshaft seal damp

Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,126 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 70,337 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,471 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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 EKA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

YF58 EKA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is YF58 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 EKA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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