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AV58 EOK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,834 mi
Last recorded206,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 EOK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 206,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 203,265 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 203,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 187,760 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 187,760 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 187,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2x (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 174,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 174,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 164,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 164,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 156,458 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 156,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,069 miles

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

new wipers soon.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 131,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,888 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,892 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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AV58 EOK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV58 EOK, 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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AV58 EOK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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