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AD58 UZM

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,854 mi
Last recorded195,854 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 UZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 195,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 187,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 181,002 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 173,511 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 167,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 141,145 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY SCRUBBED ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 15 May 2019 141,145 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY SCRUBBED ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 17 May 2018 130,303 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 26 May 2017 118,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres bald on extreme inner edge

Fail 26 May 2017 118,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,269 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres inner edges wearing thin

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,466 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,466 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,332 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

OSF tyre shallow cut to outer wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,332 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF tyre shallow cut to outer wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,149 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2012 56,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,602 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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AD58 UZM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD58 UZM, 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 AD58 UZM registered?

AD58 UZM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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