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AE58 CWU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,307 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,738 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,435 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 68,000 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside Tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,334 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2017 65,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 65,570 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,317 miles

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

engine service light on

n/s-o/s rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 27 Oct 2014 54,193 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,193 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 CWU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

AE58 CWU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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