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AV58 OLP

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 OLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 131,590 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2025 126,631 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,374 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2022 109,374 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 98,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,244 miles

1 o/s/r side light out

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,219 miles

front pads low

o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,919 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 OLP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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