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YG58 YFY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,056 mi
Last recorded126,056 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,140 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 120,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 114,891 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,888 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,748 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,258 miles

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,737 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,152 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

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

Engine management warning light on

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,152 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

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

Engine management warning light on

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,694 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four brakes (3.5.1g)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,576 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,855 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,967 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 YFY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YFY, 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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YG58 YFY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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