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YG58 ETJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,059 mi
Last recorded154,059 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ETJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 154,059 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 135,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,743 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 102,743 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside/ edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper park lamp not working.

Offside Rear tyre side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,615 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,674 miles

both rear tyres wearing low close to limit

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,691 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 18,691 miles

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)

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 ETJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel 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 ETJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 ETJ registered?

YG58 ETJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is YG58 ETJ safe to buy?

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