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YG58 ESN

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ESN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 174,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 174,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect size bottom ball joint fitted, nut wound to bottom of thread and is tight, but shaft still loose in hub causing serious play at the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 160,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 155,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

Fail 17 May 2022 155,241 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

Fail 3 May 2022 155,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror(missing ) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 149,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 145,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 132,114 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 117,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,927 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 86,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 86,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,028 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 77,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,976 miles

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

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 ESN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

YG58 ESN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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