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YT58 SVU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,020 mi
Last recorded173,020 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 SVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 173,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 172,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 167,261 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 167,256 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 160,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 154,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 145,814 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 145,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 145,173 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 16 Apr 2020 145,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner side edge worn

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,235 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,741 miles

Nearside Front inner shoulder of tyre is worn to excess

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats have child seats fitted to both sides

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE INNER SIDEWALL/SHOULDER

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,930 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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,454 miles

Near side head light is slightly dimmer than off side.

Rear tyres are wearing low, both fronts are wearing on inner edges. Near side rear outer side wall is damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,783 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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YT58 SVU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SVU, 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 YT58 SVU registered?

YT58 SVU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YT58 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 SVU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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