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A20 UBL

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,317 mi
Last recorded208,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 UBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 208,317 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge of tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2026 208,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge of tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2024 203,213 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2023 197,296 miles

rear tyres bald inside edge

Fail 15 Dec 2023 197,285 miles

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

rear tyres bald inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2023 191,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 182,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 180,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 152,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,696 miles

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A20 UBL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A20 UBL, 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 A20 UBL registered?

A20 UBL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is A20 UBL safe to buy?

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