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AC08 ZCE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,213 mi
Last recorded166,213 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,213 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,829 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 153,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,948 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,583 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays obscuring view

Fail 3 Dec 2019 130,583 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 8 Dec 2018 123,805 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 123,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft cv boot slightly perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft cv boot slightly perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW // INNER EDGE BOLD

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,625 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,135 miles

beam pattern on n/s slighty dull

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 ZCE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

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

Is AC08 ZCE safe to buy?

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