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AC08 ONT

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ONT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 130,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,839 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 1 Mar 2022 103,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 97,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,848 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour LENSE SMASHED (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,192 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,479 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,413 miles

Emissions too low to register.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing and has a cut in the tread- no cords exposed.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low tread depth.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,405 miles

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

Emissions too low to register.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing and has a cut in the tread- no cords exposed.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low tread depth.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,104 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise zero diesel emissions at time of test

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 ONT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ONT, 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 ONT registered?

AC08 ONT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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