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AK58 OSM

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,914 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (nearside worse) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,666 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2019 129,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both head lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,995 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 121,995 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,698 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 116,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,170 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2015 106,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust outer skin coming away,but exhaust not blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,248 miles

long travel hand brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,377 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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AK58 OSM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK58 OSM, 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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AK58 OSM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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