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AY58 ZTG

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,397 mi
Last recorded137,397 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZTG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn from underinflation, 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread shoulder prematurely worn, and cracking up in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn from underinflation, 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread shoulder prematurely worn, and cracking up in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 106,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 95,898 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,948 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,950 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,897 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly cut

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,347 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 ZTG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG registered?

AY58 ZTG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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