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AJ58 LNW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,215 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,215 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 102,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,279 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,657 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

hand brake just meets requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,072 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 67,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,196 miles

Both sides front wheels are buckled

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both sides front wheels are buckled

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 45,920 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,752 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled

o/s/f wheel buckled

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 LNW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

AJ58 LNW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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