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AG58 LYT

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,577 mi
Last recorded134,577 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 LYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,577 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 134,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

minor fuel leak from fuel line (not dripping, damp around area)

Fail 27 Jan 2023 115,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

minor fuel leak from fuel line (not dripping, damp around area)

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease marks. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front owner noted seat intermittent. Tested satisfactorily

Rear exhaust box outer skin rust and adrift. Not blowing and unlikely to become detached.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 101,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease marks. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front owner noted seat intermittent. Tested satisfactorily

Rear exhaust box outer skin rust and adrift. Not blowing and unlikely to become detached.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box rusting and outer casing peeling

Fail 2 Jan 2020 96,391 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r below 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box rusting and outer casing peeling

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,831 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner and o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rusting and outer casing peeling

Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,831 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f 205/50/r17 w rated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r inner and o/s/r inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rusting and outer casing peeling

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,632 miles

front discs lipped

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre becoming poor on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,269 miles

Front tyres poor on edges

Nearside Rear tread pattern poor in middle

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge and age cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres poor on edges

Nearside Rear tread pattern poor in middle

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge and age cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,938 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 60,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2013 41,283 miles

both front tyres wearing inner egdes

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,792 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,806 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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AG58 LYT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG58 LYT, 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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AG58 LYT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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