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AK58 YDJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,203 mi
Last recorded151,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 141,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 141,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 132,323 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 121,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,992 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,515 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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,495 miles

advise both front tyres on pass limit advise to change soon

near side rear tyre on pass limit advise to change

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,977 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 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK58 YDJ, 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 AK58 YDJ registered?

AK58 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is AK58 YDJ safe to buy?

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