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AG57 FWM

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,548 mi
Last recorded126,548 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 FWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 126,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 118,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 110,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 101,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 89,663 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 89,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,538 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,136 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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AG57 FWM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AG57 FWM, 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 AG57 FWM registered?

AG57 FWM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is AG57 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG57 FWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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