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YR58 NCC

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,299 mi
Last recorded116,299 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 NCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 116,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,299 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 96,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,481 miles

Front Brake Discs are worn.

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on the tread.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,928 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 78,928 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,560 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,557 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,551 miles

Emissions not tested due to heavy misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 52,372 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 52,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All four (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 28,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,034 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 NCC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

YR58 NCC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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