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AB08 OFD

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,772 mi
Last recorded122,772 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 122,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 122,772 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 118,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 118,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 114,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 114,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe Unions slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Deteriorated No Leaks

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,941 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-50-17wxl (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,661 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres (205 50 17w) worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 48,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,999 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 33,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,328 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 OFD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OFD, 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 OFD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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