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AG58 VJZ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,595 mi
Last recorded150,595 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 VJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 150,595 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 150,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 144,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 137,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 125,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,601 miles

Rear wiper blade defective.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread area, casing out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre devoid of any tread and worn through to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,958 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, frayed edges.

Engine oil leak.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Brake reaction bush badly worn and excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Brake reaction bush badly worn and excessive movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition, frayed edges.

Engine oil leak.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Severe inner edge wear, both front tyres devoid of any tread on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,115 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,302 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,302 miles

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

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

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER WALL OF TYRE

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,431 miles

all tyre inner sidewalls damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,151 miles

o/s dipp beam not as bright as n/s.......

wipers smear.....

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,657 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 VJZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

AG58 VJZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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