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AG58 PHX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 83,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,093 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 81,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,170 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,424 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,040 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,491 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 46,491 miles

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 19 Oct 2017 40,125 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,554 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,121 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,781 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,422 miles

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

offside front tyre deep cut in outer shoulder

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 PHX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 PHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AG58 PHX?

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What year was AG58 PHX registered?

AG58 PHX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is AG58 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 PHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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