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AV58 HTJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 151,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 145,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 145,694 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,907 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing iner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,907 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre wearing iner edges

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 129,021 miles

items removed from screen prior to test

Pass 15 May 2015 123,421 miles

light front brake judder

Fail 15 May 2015 123,421 miles

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

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

light front brake judder

Pass 12 May 2014 116,566 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust mid box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,318 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 HTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

AV58 HTJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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