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AY58 HCG

2008 Volvo V50

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 115,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,303 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi casing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,339 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh sleeve broken away

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,334 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi mesh sleeve broken away

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,061 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,226 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,871 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 67,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 59,752 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges of treads and sidewalls cracked/perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,896 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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AY58 HCG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AY58 HCG, 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 AY58 HCG registered?

AY58 HCG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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