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YG58 LVC

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 128,727 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 128,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 128,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,016 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

long travel handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,602 miles

rtear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,531 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 97,529 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 74,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 74,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer skin.

front & rear brakes [inner] discs worn.

rear tyres worn 3mm & wearing on inside edges.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Plastic sill covers are fitted to both outer sills which limit their inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers are fitted to both outer sills which limit their inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,972 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,377 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 LVC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

YG58 LVC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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