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YX58 XRD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,691 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,062 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 128,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too high at idle too test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 119,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,025 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,725 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 2.5mm, both rear on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 77,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,096 miles

COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,957 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,907 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 28,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r upper side light not working.

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 XRD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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