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AG58 OBB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 OBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2023 149,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate Message in information panel also (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,182 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,180 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 131,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded At Subframe ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,735 miles

exhaust starting to corrode on silencer sections

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,026 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 96,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 88,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S front tyre worn on inner tread.

Slight front axle brake imbalance.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 35,143 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 35,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,024 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 OBB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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