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YG58 EVV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,012 mi
Last recorded74,012 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,782 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,777 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter of tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear area has slight accident damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter of tyre on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter of tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear area has slight accident damage

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter of tyre on 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,959 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,405 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported retaining bracket burst off catalyst,which is the main supporting bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe swollen and corroded at union just before flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 40,014 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 33,365 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 EVV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

YG58 EVV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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