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AG57 MYJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 MYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 87,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 84,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 80,809 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/crazing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking/crazing to the treads.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 60,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking/crazing to the treads.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre crazing/slight cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre crazing/slight cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 44,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,705 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,762 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 MYJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

AG57 MYJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is AG57 MYJ safe to buy?

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