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YG58 YFS

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,228 mi
Last recorded182,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 182,228 miles

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 182,228 miles

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

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 173,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,886 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2023 165,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,355 miles

Both rear tyres low

Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres low

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,150 miles

Heat shield loose above rear section of exhaust.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,150 miles

Heat shield loose above rear section of exhaust.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,634 miles

Air con pipe leaking at bulk head

Faint cracks in rear tyres.

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))

Power steering level on minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,505 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 125,505 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 118,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,525 miles

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,204 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,440 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 YFS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

YG58 YFS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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