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YR58 LMV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,141 mi
Last recorded178,141 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 LMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 178,141 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 165,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 160,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 155,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 145,341 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 125,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smeary

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,602 miles

child seat are fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s tyre was low on pressure (10lb) inner side wall is damaged (run flat?)

front tyres worn on edges esp inner

rear discs are rusty

suspension bushes perished in places

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat are fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s tyre was low on pressure (10lb) inner side wall is damaged (run flat?)

front tyres worn on edges esp inner

rear discs are rusty

suspension bushes perished in places

Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted r/n/s and r/o/s

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s tyre is badly worn at inner edge and damaged at outer wall

headlamp adjusters are seized

rear discs are rusty

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,889 miles

child seats fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

f/o/s tyre cut in outer side wall

rear discs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty esp rear box

f/o/s tyre curbed

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions slow to drop

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre damaged at outer wall

front discs badly worn and pads low a/p 50% worn

wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2011 92,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn to 3mm

f/o/s tyre nail in tread (unrepairable)

front discs badly worn

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 LMV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

YR58 LMV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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