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AA08 CVT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 100,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 100,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2025 91,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside inner c.v gaiter gaiter deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 80,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 70,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,206 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 65,206 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,076 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,905 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 33,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,246 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 22,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,814 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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AA08 CVT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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