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AO58 VWV

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,892 mi
Last recorded165,892 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 165,892 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,701 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 122,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,281 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,281 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,744 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres perished and cracked and worn unevenly and low on inner edges

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

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

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

O/S headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,791 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,320 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 VWV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

AO58 VWV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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