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AC08 OTM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 108,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 106,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,287 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 103,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 99,866 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 96,215 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 91,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,213 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 88,135 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti skid (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced broken lens tape repaired (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 83,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,314 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,518 miles

front tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,895 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,928 miles

emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,928 miles

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

emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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 OTM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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