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AG58 PHJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,490 mi
Last recorded98,490 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,490 miles

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

offside rear side light not working.

Fail 23 Oct 2020 98,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

offside rear side light not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,627 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear side light not working.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear side light not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,229 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,717 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,042 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 30,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front 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 PHJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

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

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