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AJ58 HLE

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,461 mi
Last recorded172,461 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 172,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 168,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 165,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 158,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 158,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 151,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 151,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 146,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 141,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 126,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 115,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,441 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,061 miles

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

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

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 HLE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLE, 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 AJ58 HLE registered?

AJ58 HLE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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