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YX58 UJZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,967 mi
Last recorded142,967 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 UJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 142,967 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,168 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 134,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 128,093 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,588 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 123,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 119,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2018 119,297 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer in poor condition , not leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,447 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking gasses.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,447 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear silencer in poor condition but not leaking gasses.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,896 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 UJZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UJZ, 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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YX58 UJZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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