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AV58 HTA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HTA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,552 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,893 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,870 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,486 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2021 96,405 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 93,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,475 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 90,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,570 miles

combustion gases are leaking past a diesel injector

Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,974 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,407 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,407 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f wearing badly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,999 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn inner egde

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,516 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,426 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,436 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 28,436 miles

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

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 HTA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HTA, 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 AV58 HTA registered?

AV58 HTA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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