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AB08 KPK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,311 mi
Last recorded147,311 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 147,311 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2025 147,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,782 miles

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

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 141,695 miles

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

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

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 135,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Removed

Fail 8 Nov 2023 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats Removed

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 118,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,265 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure slightly insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat belts not tested as items not allowing inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,996 miles

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Damage to OS mirror repeater

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 104,996 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust hangers

Damage to OS mirror repeater

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

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

Offside Rear Secondary tail light inopperative

Oil 1/2 full - topped up

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,500 miles

Both front lower wishbones- rear most bushes have slight play. OS has retaining clip broken

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,500 miles

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

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

Both front lower wishbones- rear most bushes have slight play. OS has retaining clip broken

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,033 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pas friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres on 3-4mm and worn on inner edges (205/50R17 93W) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,807 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

All brake pads friction material less than backing plate

All tyres worn on inner edge - OSF tyre is badly worn

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

All brake pads friction material less than backing plate

All tyres worn on inner edge - OSF tyre is badly worn

Coolant level low

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,543 miles

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 KPK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KPK, 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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AB08 KPK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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