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AG58 LZJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,971 mi
Last recorded153,971 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 153,971 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,042 miles

front flexi exshaust has play

plastic sill covers fitted

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,197 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Feb 2023 137,168 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective back ground missing (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,896 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 104,247 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,243 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 87,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,284 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,284 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)

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 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

AG58 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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