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AO57 ZTD

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZTD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 172,522 miles

both front tyres low on inner

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims out of shape

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop perished

o/s/r tyre low on inner

slight oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 18 Nov 2017 172,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light. 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres low on inner

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims out of shape

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop perished

o/s/r tyre low on inner

slight oil leak

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 140,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension knocking but no obvious

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

offside front mirror casing damaged

rear silencer in very poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2015 122,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension knocking but no obvious

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

offside front mirror casing damaged

rear silencer in very poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking from nsf but not visable

Fail 28 Nov 2014 100,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking from nsf but not visable

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,320 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes splitting

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,792 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 57,792 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,239 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AO57 ZTD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AO57 ZTD, 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 AO57 ZTD registered?

AO57 ZTD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is AO57 ZTD safe to buy?

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