MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AB08 VTC safe to buy?
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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