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AG58 PTU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,877 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,338 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,231 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 125,046 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,175 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,790 miles

o\s\r tyre scrubbing off inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,080 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing off risen tread

o\s\r tyre scrubbing off inside edge

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,080 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres scrubbing off risen tread

o\s\r tyre scrubbing off inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 44,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,363 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 PTU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

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

Is AG58 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 PTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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