CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU58 TSZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,977 mi
Last recorded163,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 TSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 163,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 146,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,980 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 118,968 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,640 miles

suspension parts surface rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,085 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower track arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked between tread and near bald inner tread

Nearside Rear 1x taillight out but has 2 per side

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked between tread and near bald inner tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread and at edge

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 83,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rattling around unsupported as corroded and detached supports (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower track arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked between tread and near bald inner tread

Nearside Rear 1x taillight out but has 2 per side

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked between tread and near bald inner tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread and at edge

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 73,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,291 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,175 miles

nsr tyre wall has a cut on it

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,435 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 44,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,475 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2011 30,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU58 TSZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU58 TSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU58 TSZ?

You can check the full history of AU58 TSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU58 TSZ registered?

AU58 TSZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 TSZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU58 TSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU58 TSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.