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YG58 EUZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,498 mi
Last recorded121,498 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 EUZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,498 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,494 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,418 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 102,417 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear wiper blade split oil level low.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges and cracking to treads, sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,634 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,995 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 42,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,778 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,586 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 EUZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

YG58 EUZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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