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AK58 ZGE

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,187 mi
Last recorded159,187 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 159,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 159,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 152,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 152,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 138,424 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 138,424 miles

Exhaust system insecure Flexi bracket defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 121,664 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in head lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,340 miles

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

O/s headlamp dim

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,795 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 86,795 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,789 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S [REAR BUSHES] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,243 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 64,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,165 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,086 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low wearing out of shape prompt replacement advised

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,353 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 ZGE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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