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AK58 ZFC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,865 mi
Last recorded119,865 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 119,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,892 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,403 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 109,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,401 miles

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

slight run out on n/s/f brake disc

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,484 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 95,484 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,998 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 77,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,814 miles

1 o/s/r side light out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 ZFC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

AK58 ZFC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is AK58 ZFC safe to buy?

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