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YT58 XAH

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,371 mi
Last recorded155,371 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 155,371 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 143,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,902 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 131,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,542 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,998 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 99,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,412 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 82,412 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust mounting bushes / both arms x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,722 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,957 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,518 miles

o/s/r tyre on very inner edge low tread

Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,518 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre on very inner edge low tread

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 XAH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

YT58 XAH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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