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AV58 LFL

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,606 mi
Last recorded164,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 164,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 164,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 150,468 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 135,659 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 135,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 127,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside upper tail light inop

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,489 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 LFL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

AV58 LFL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is AV58 LFL safe to buy?

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