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AK58 ZFE

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,175 mi
Last recorded149,175 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 149,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 143,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,255 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 129,253 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,887 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 128,885 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 125,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 121,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 121,396 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 118,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,596 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,007 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,909 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 ZFE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 AK58 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

AK58 ZFE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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