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AJ58 FPP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,711 mi
Last recorded152,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 152,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 152,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop link) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 147,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

centre exhaust skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,080 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin coroded

slight diesel leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 125,080 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin coroded

slight diesel leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,072 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking ight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,858 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd

slight play in off side front inner lower rear suspention arm bush

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FPP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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