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YG58 AAJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,598 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 136,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,519 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,090 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,270 miles

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

nearside rear reflector broken

Fail 18 Sep 2020 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

nearside rear reflector broken

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perished and feathering on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,121 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,320 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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YG58 AAJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG58 AAJ, 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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YG58 AAJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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