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AA08 NEU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

266,681 mi
Last recorded266,681 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 266,681 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 266,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 253,388 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 242,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 224,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 224,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 207,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 207,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 191,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 170,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 150,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,898 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 100,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,516 miles

All brake discs are pitted slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2011 76,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All brake discs are pitted slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,493 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 NEU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NEU, 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 NEU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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