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AE58 AZO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 148,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 142,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,562 miles

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

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

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,108 miles

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

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

dpf no smoke

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer box corroded

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 115,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,024 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,024 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,480 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,153 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,108 miles

n s r shocker leaking slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,489 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge both rear tyres worn on inside edge n/s/r shocker leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,276 miles

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

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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AE58 AZO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AE58 AZO, 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 AE58 AZO registered?

AE58 AZO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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