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AC08 OSK

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 133,560 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,144 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 120,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,231 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,048 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,121 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,292 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2017 79,990 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 71,986 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 71,986 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 64,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 49,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,303 miles

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 OSK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

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

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