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YG58 ERO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,628 mi
Last recorded120,628 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ERO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 120,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,946 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,361 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 99,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 95,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp bulb deteriorated

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,332 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 83,332 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,133 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,017 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 17,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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YG58 ERO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YG58 ERO, 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 YG58 ERO registered?

YG58 ERO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is YG58 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 ERO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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