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YH58 OBF

2008 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 OBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 104,554 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,038 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 99,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,691 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,250 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 80,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,311 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 73,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 67,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,663 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,974 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,891 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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YH58 OBF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YH58 OBF, 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 YH58 OBF registered?

YH58 OBF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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