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YG58 YEF

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,046 mi
Last recorded148,046 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 142,245 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 135,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,596 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 120,186 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 120,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 110,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 100,125 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permits moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 100,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permits moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 85,629 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

gear oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,967 miles

oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,241 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Hydraulic fluid leak from clutch system

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 YEF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

YG58 YEF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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