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AA08 NFH

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,387 mi
Last recorded156,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 156,387 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 146,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 138,601 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 130,703 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,864 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 117,522 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2018 112,972 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 112,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL 4 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 102,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 89,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin very corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 76,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust outer skin very corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 63,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 50,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,366 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 NFH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFH, 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 NFH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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