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AG58 VJA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,551 mi
Last recorded138,551 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 138,551 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 138,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,830 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,411 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at centre flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad material separating from metal backing

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,690 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust gas leak at front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 120,215 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe/ Hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 115,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,428 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 112,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour heavy,thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,255 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,210 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,142 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 VJA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 VJA, 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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AG58 VJA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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