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YT58 WVZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 WVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 129,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 129,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 120,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 104,491 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,227 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf &osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,895 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,895 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f + o/s/r 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,629 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,930 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 55,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,227 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 WVZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

YT58 WVZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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