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AG57 FWN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,184 mi
Last recorded202,184 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 202,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 190,231 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 190,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel bearing

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 165,426 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 154,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Near side mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 131,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge 2055516

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,941 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 FWN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FWN, 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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AG57 FWN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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