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AJ58 KOB

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,593 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,271 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 86,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 86,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,104 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

suspension rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,379 miles

Front fuel pipe under vehicle damp

Offside inner CV gaiter perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,069 miles

rear discs and pads low, corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,746 miles

both front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,254 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,042 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 28,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KOB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

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

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