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AO58 UBN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 UBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 124,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,535 miles

All 4 brake discs show slight wear & corrosion

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroded

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Underbody shows surface corrosion in places

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,393 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroded

Front brake discs show surface corrosion

Rear brake discs show surface corrosion

Rear subframe & attached components corroding

Underbody shows surface corrosion in places

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,763 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,997 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,231 miles

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,389 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of (2.4.G.2)

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both of (2.4.G.2)

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,482 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,232 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,612 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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AO58 UBN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

AO58 UBN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is AO58 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 UBN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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