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AB08 VJP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,620 mi
Last recorded146,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VJP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,620 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 146,618 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,656 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 139,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested DUE TO HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty FLUID LEAK POSSIBLE PIPES (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 127,182 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 127,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 93,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,813 miles

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

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

main exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

front pads look quite low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,404 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 38,867 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres are becomming worn low on inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

offside rear tyre is wearing low at approx 2.5mm

rear exhaust slight corrosion on silencer

Fail 10 May 2012 38,867 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

rear exhaust slight corrosion on silencer

Pass 11 May 2011 28,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VJP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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