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AC08 GME

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,869 mi
Last recorded143,869 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,869 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 143,863 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking near steering rack (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,278 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 135,277 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 128,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 102,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,466 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 92,464 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 82,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls have light damage as though it has been run flat

Fail 4 May 2017 82,418 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls have light damage as though it has been run flat

Pass 11 May 2016 74,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 66,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,917 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,272 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,957 miles

slight wear showing offside rear tyre '

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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AC08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AC08 GME, 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 AC08 GME registered?

AC08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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