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AO58 RYU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,896 mi
Last recorded90,896 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 RYU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,896 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 82,987 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 82,987 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,920 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 73,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,153 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,886 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly edged on inner

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,467 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 52,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,946 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)

Oil leak

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 RYU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 AO58 RYU, 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 AO58 RYU registered?

AO58 RYU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is AO58 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 RYU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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