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AC08 SBY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,852 mi
Last recorded91,852 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 SBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 91,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,075 miles

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Inner & Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Front Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Rear Inner Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Lower Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,938 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,917 miles

Nearside Rear 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 51,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,701 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 SBY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

AC08 SBY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 SBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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