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AC08 GMG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,612 mi
Last recorded204,612 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 204,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 204,582 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 200,017 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 199,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 193,705 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 193,705 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 186,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 181,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 177,032 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 177,026 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 168,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 161,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 153,376 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 153,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 147,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 131,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,930 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 105,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,526 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GMG 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 68.2%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

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

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