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500 PNX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,302 mi
Last recorded31,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 PNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 31,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 30,170 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 26,106 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 26,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 25,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,951 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,216 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 23,216 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver jet blocked (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 21,902 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 21,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,864 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,060 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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500 PNX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 500 PNX, 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 500 PNX registered?

500 PNX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is 500 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 PNX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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