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YR58 EFF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 EFF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 119,130 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 108,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 87,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 17,627 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,627 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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YR58 EFF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YR58 EFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 EFF registered?

YR58 EFF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YR58 EFF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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