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YG58 LWU

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 157,009 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 157,009 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,705 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 148,705 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 129,124 miles

Offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2022 129,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,402 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint please keep checked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,476 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)

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 LWU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LWU, 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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YG58 LWU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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