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AB08 FVT

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,688 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 81,688 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,657 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,657 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,433 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,441 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,646 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 63,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2014 38,449 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 29,372 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2012 23,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,241 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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AB08 FVT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AB08 FVT, 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 AB08 FVT registered?

AB08 FVT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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