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AA08 LJJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,075 mi
Last recorded160,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,075 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2025 146,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,933 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 102,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 59,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,894 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,953 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn thin/corroding

Fail 24 May 2011 39,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn thin/corroding

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 LJJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

AA08 LJJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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