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AK58 ZFN

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,181 mi
Last recorded105,181 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 105,181 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,182 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 75,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 74,604 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,927 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,921 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake fluid on minimum mark. Evidence of brake fluid leak on pipework (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 55,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,975 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 45,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 36,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,978 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,682 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 ZFN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red 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 ZFN, 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 ZFN registered?

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

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