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AO58 UBL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,772 mi
Last recorded137,772 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 137,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 132,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,487 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 124,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 109,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 109,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,768 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes worn

exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust box outer skin corroded

off side front near side rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 79,794 miles

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

exhaust outer skin is peeling off

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust outer skin is peeling off

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,074 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,222 miles

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 Feb 2013 54,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight uneven tread wear to both rear tyres. Exhaust centre section corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,567 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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 UBL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AO58 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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