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AG58 PTX

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 PTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,770 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 137,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/50/17 cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,287 miles

oil level slightly low

outer skin on exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Sep 2018 124,287 miles

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

oil level slightly low

outer skin on exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,130 miles

Top radiator hose worn on fan housing

crack / hole in top of coolant tank

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Top radiator hose worn on fan housing

crack / hole in top of coolant tank

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 107,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,436 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 PTX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

Is AG58 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 PTX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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