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AV58 PVW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,945 mi
Last recorded153,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 PVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 153,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 153,943 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,865 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2023 133,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 130,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 130,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak header tank cracked

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity flickering (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front ferrule and rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity flickering (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front ferrule and rubber surround deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant expansion tank deteriorated

middle and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Sep 2020 123,864 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door check-strap loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant expansion tank deteriorated

middle and rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,999 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 Sep 2019 112,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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 21 Sep 2018 97,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,919 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2016 69,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre on 2.5mm

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,113 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

N/S AND O/S/R TYRE WALLS STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,875 miles

small stone chips in windsreen front and rear brake discs worn surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,786 miles

corrosion to all brake surfaces

Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to all brake surfaces

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 PVW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

AV58 PVW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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