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AG58 LYW

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 145,363 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 145,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,126 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tires tread low 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2023 132,015 miles

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

reversing lamp not working

Fail 18 Nov 2023 132,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

reversing lamp not working

Pass 7 Nov 2022 126,371 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 126,371 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 108,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 105,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,907 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,461 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 LYW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG58 LYW, 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 AG58 LYW registered?

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

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