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AJ58 ESY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,526 mi
Last recorded171,526 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 ESY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 171,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE CALLIPER DAMP?

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,624 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,530 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,351 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,621 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 57,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,144 miles

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,036 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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AJ58 ESY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ58 ESY, 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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AJ58 ESY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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