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AC08 ONG

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,332 mi
Last recorded200,332 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ONG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 200,332 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 200,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody and suspension component corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 193,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector slight damage

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 193,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Reflector slight damage

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 187,888 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 187,875 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 179,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 179,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 171,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside headlamp pattern getting dull

Pass 11 Jan 2021 162,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,768 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge,3mm across centre.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,705 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 146,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Locking nut insecure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Full engine covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 134,878 miles

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)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,115 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid residue on steering rack gaitors

nearside side repeator lense broken but no sharp edges and light correct colour

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,797 miles

slight damage showing on inside rear wheel rims

n/s/r tyre walls heavily scuffed ,inside wall showing a cut but no cord showing,poss tyre has been run flat

Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,797 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight damage showing on inside rear wheel rims

n/s/r tyre walls heavily scuffed ,inside wall showing a cut but no cord showing,poss tyre has been run flat

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 ONG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver 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 ONG, 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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AC08 ONG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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