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AA08 LFM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,409 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2020 89,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle pipe box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner edges (both), pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing,rubber split. minimal movement at the moment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box has corrosion to outer part

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,995 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 73,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,785 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 May 2015 57,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 53,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,383 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 45,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 39,658 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 39,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 29,541 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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 LFM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

AA08 LFM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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