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AK58 ZFX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,573 mi
Last recorded118,573 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 118,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,626 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,308 miles

rear pads getting low

tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,209 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,195 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

fuel filter housing damp

osr tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,758 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2012 31,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZFX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

AK58 ZFX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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