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AB08 FVU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,300 mi
Last recorded161,300 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,131 miles

exhaust centre and rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,593 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 129,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 123,368 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 123,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,145 miles

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 ()

Parking brake lever slightly high

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,353 miles

rear exhaust box cover rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box cover rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,768 miles

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

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

exhaust box heat shield corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust box heat shield corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,495 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,441 miles

rear tyres cracked between treads and edges worn

Fail 1 Oct 2014 64,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres cracked between treads and edges worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 57,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,208 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 50,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,422 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FVU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AB08 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 FVU registered?

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

Is AB08 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FVU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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