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AV58 HTE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HTE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,515 miles

both front tyres low tread

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 11 Mar 2025 141,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,870 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,676 miles

front brakes discs slightly grooved

offside front cv gater small leakage of grease

Pass 13 Mar 2023 134,315 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 134,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,657 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 121,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,294 miles

Exhaust system insecure at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking from tank to engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front pipe flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,189 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 HTE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV58 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

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