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AB08 VTC

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

234,875 mi
Last recorded234,875 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 234,875 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 234,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 228,625 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 208,056 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 182,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 161,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 128,426 miles

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

exhaust centre box delaminating

front wishbone's both have deteriated rear bush's

osr tyre out of shape

Fail 1 Jun 2015 128,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

exhaust centre box delaminating

front wishbone's both have deteriated rear bush's

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s/r valves deteriorated(STRONGLY ADVISE)

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear tie bar bushes slightly deteriorated

rear box slightly deteriorated

rear outer brake pads wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 31,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VTC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

AB08 VTC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 VTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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