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AB08 VJU

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 130,982 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 130,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,772 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2022 108,016 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose/coming away

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 95,954 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 86,939 miles

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

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

both front tyres split and perished

centre exhaust casing corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,854 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,849 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 77,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge scrubbed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,477 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 48,930 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 48,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,449 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,990 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 VJU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

AB08 VJU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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