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AC08 GMF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,162 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 134,066 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 124,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,883 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAULT INDICATED AT 12v TRAILER SOCKET BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPATABILITY OF VOSA APPROVED TESTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE SYSTEM, AND NOT AN ACTUAL FAULT.

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FAULT INDICATED AT 12v TRAILER SOCKET BELIEVED TO BE INCOMPATABILITY OF VOSA APPROVED TESTING DEVICE AND VEHICLE SYSTEM, AND NOT AN ACTUAL FAULT.

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,052 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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 GMF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

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

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