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AD58 ZTX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,983 mi
Last recorded209,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 ZTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 209,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished 205/50/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 209,983 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished 205/50/17 w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 200,293 miles

Drivers seat adjuster switch temperamental.

Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 189,109 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 189,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 178,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 178,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 166,109 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 166,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated/corroded.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 146,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 135,530 miles

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 118,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,216 miles

Front Wipers could not be tested due to no liquid

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory side light not working

Rear Lower Bushes cracking

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Wipers could not be tested due to no liquid

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory side light not working

Rear Lower Bushes cracking

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,875 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,368 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,305 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 36,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 30,077 miles

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

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 ZTX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

AD58 ZTX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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