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AC08 XPM

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,299 mi
Last recorded159,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 159,299 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 15 Sep 2025 159,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip front screen o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 147,687 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip front screen o/s.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 135,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,728 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,978 miles

chip in front screen o/s.

engine lacks power and hesitant (noticed on road test) no mill light on at time of test.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in front screen o/s.

engine lacks power and hesitant (noticed on road test) no mill light on at time of test.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f shock light oil mist.

n/s/f tyre worn outer close to 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre worn outer close to 2mm.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,485 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge,various deep cuts and getting close to 1.6 mm.

stone chip in centre of front screen at the top.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 92,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 858,313 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,854 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,742 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 XPM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc 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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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