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YG58 FAM

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,054 mi
Last recorded49,054 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 FAM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator, replaced during test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,236 miles

emissions test passed 0.00 reading

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,495 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 42,481 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,944 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,834 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 FAM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

YG58 FAM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is YG58 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 FAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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