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YR58 EEX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,982 mi
Last recorded232,982 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 EEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 232,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 232,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 225,859 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))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 225,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 1 Oct 2018 216,996 miles

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

light corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 207,746 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 186,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 167,380 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 167,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 150,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 128,262 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,803 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

brake peddal rubber worn through

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

brake peddal rubber worn through

nearside front tyre worn low

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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YR58 EEX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR58 EEX, 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 YR58 EEX registered?

YR58 EEX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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