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YR58 PLX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,696 mi
Last recorded164,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 164,696 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2026 164,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 151,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 142,255 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2022 132,928 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 123,357 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,027 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,448 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly notchy

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,033 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,945 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,809 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 PLX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YR58 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

YR58 PLX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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