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AG58 VKU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,388 mi
Last recorded130,388 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,388 miles

N/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/s/f wing damaged.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 130,376 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/s/f wing damaged.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,850 miles

Both mirror indicators not working.

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

Front to rear fuel pipes damp.

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

O/s/f wing damaged.

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,624 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear have slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 99,134 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,622 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,553 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pads getting low.

Both wiper blades slightly smeary.

Offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,928 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,847 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 VKU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

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