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AO58 RYM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 RYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 137,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 133,985 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 132,147 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 123,760 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible inner driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advice replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on the shoulder would advice a replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,368 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST SILENCER HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,925 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 103,925 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible injector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,110 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,110 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,110 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends have slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,619 miles

front wipers slight smearing

rear seats have child seats fitted preventing full seat and seat belt checks

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,206 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,150 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 49,386 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO58 RYM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO58 RYM, 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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AO58 RYM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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