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AA08 JPO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,934 mi
Last recorded39,934 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JPO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 39,934 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,934 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 34,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,783 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 JPO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPO, 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 AA08 JPO registered?

AA08 JPO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is AA08 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 JPO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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