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AG58 VLB

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,537 mi
Last recorded159,537 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 VLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,537 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 159,268 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 141,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 140,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 139,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,007 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 137,007 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,767 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 131,767 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,758 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover obscuring some parts

Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,758 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover obscuring some parts

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,434 miles

uneven stepped wear inner edges rear tyres

uneven wear front tyres inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,584 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 VLB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

Is AG58 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 VLB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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