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AA08 CVE

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,476 mi
Last recorded168,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 168,476 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 164,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 164,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 158,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 154,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 147,690 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 147,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 140,377 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 140,369 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear brake discs coroded

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,293 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 128,293 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 105,788 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 93,252 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,307 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 46,206 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 46,206 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,900 miles

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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AA08 CVE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AA08 CVE, 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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AA08 CVE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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