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AA08 LFP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,407 mi
Last recorded112,407 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 112,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,418 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 96,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,420 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 91,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,553 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,424 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS OVER 50% WORN

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,655 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 1 Apr 2016 56,655 miles

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,558 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,558 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 44,314 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 35,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 35,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,379 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 LFP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

AA08 LFP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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