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YX58 RLZ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 RLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,602 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 93,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 81,750 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 81,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 65,746 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 65,745 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 60,732 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 54,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge perish inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge perish inner and outer edge

Rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 3 May 2017 49,613 miles

Central both front tyres worn inner edge

Central exhaust box corroded

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,401 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,401 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 40,122 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,009 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 32,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,665 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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YX58 RLZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX58 RLZ, 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 YX58 RLZ registered?

YX58 RLZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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