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AJ58 HLW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,483 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 89,483 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 86,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/bevelled tread.... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished..,.and worn inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protection starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer protection starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever travel high, indicating adjustment is required.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,930 miles

CREAKING NOISE ON N/S F SUSPENSION......SOURCE UNKNOWN...

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK N/SF...

Fail 12 Sep 2016 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CREAKING NOISE ON N/S F SUSPENSION......SOURCE UNKNOWN...

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH......

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK N/SF...

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 22,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,649 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 HLW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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