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AJ58 GXZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,137 mi
Last recorded134,137 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,137 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axel has slight corrision

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,225 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 110,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TRACKING NEEDS RESETTING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,525 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Offside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear tail light brighter than the offside rear

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,531 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,816 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,749 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 GXZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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