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AM58 PAR

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 PAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,613 miles

Exhaust Skin/Casing Corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box casing corroded

exhaust center heat shield loose from fixture

Fail 2 Apr 2020 118,117 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

exhaust back box casing corroded

exhaust center heat shield loose from fixture

Pass 23 Feb 2019 106,505 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,184 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,869 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,973 miles

Centre Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroed away

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 63,729 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 55,747 miles

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2013 55,747 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 45,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,480 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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AM58 PAR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AM58 PAR, 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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AM58 PAR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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