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YX58 XRB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,451 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and almost ON limits of wear at inner tread edge areas

Rear inner b/pads low and N/S/Outer pad also abit low

Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,289 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and almost ON limits of wear at inner tread edge areas

Rear inner b/pads low and N/S/Outer pad also abit low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,536 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 XRB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

YX58 XRB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YX58 XRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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