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AA08 JVD

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,370 mi
Last recorded145,370 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 145,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 118,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 103,678 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,944 miles

slight oil leak around top of gearbox

very light misting from power steering

Fail 29 May 2018 94,944 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from the power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the top of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 94,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from the power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the top of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 80,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 67,086 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 59,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 59,902 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 49,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 36,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,013 miles

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

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 JVD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JVD, 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 JVD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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