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AG58 PHF

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,594 mi
Last recorded175,594 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 175,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 175,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 166,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 166,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 154,561 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 154,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,778 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 128,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,172 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 115,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 104,726 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 104,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,293 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 43,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,083 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,706 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 PHF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 PHF, 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 PHF registered?

AG58 PHF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is AG58 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 PHF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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