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YG58 OPV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 OPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,363 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,533 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front End (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,515 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,422 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 40,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,082 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 32,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,578 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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 OPV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

YG58 OPV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is YG58 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 OPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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