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AC08 ZDR

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,330 mi
Last recorded124,330 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,330 miles

Covers and trays fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to offside rear quarter panel and back lamp unit

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers and trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not affecting light

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2023 103,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not affecting light

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,742 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,104 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,889 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205,50,17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,566 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 ZDR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

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

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