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YG58 UUA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,328 mi
Last recorded154,328 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 154,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 145,107 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 145,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,755 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 139,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 133,296 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 133,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,644 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

offside rear tyre worn and cracking on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,769 miles

All tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

Offside Front tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2017 103,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

Offside Front tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks appearing in its tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing/worn on its inner edge/tread

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 95,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 50,012 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 33,714 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 UUA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

YG58 UUA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is YG58 UUA safe to buy?

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