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AY58 ZSW

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,616 mi
Last recorded154,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 154,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 146,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,246 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,433 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 129,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,825 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone rear mounting bushs becoming perished

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,574 miles

1/ o/s front and o/s rear tyres becoming perished

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,101 miles

1. Front number plate becoming deteriorated. 2. Front exhaust mounting becoming corroded.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,459 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,428 miles

1. Hand brake travel on limit. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Front brake pads wearing low.

5. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,047 miles

Hand brake travel close to limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,946 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 29,945 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,195 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)

all tyre sidewalls cracked and perished.

all tyres various cuts and splits none to cordes.

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 ZSW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY58 ZSW, 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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AY58 ZSW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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