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YG58 UXL

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,982 mi
Last recorded213,982 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 213,982 miles

Front Front shock absorber top mounts slightly worn. N/S and O/S

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S lower edge and O/S centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 164,353 miles

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2018 156,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 156,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 134,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 110,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,463 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 UXL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

YG58 UXL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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