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YT58 SVR

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,384 mi
Last recorded157,384 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 SVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 157,384 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 157,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 154,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil pressure warning light on dash and engine noisy.

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 154,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil pressure warning light on dash and engine noisy.

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 150,963 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 150,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 142,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,515 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 136,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,590 miles

offside front headlight as slight reduced output

Pass 22 Jan 2019 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 122,562 miles

both rear tyres running of on inside/travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,089 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,686 miles

headlamp dip beam colour slightly different

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,782 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,037 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,847 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,164 miles

Accessory holder attached to windscreen causing an obstruction to the driver's view of the road.

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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YT58 SVR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT58 SVR, 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 YT58 SVR registered?

YT58 SVR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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