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AC08 ZFB

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,761 mi
Last recorded138,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,761 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust in poor condition and one mount is broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake back plates in poor condition

reverse lights inop

Fail 26 Jun 2025 138,761 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust in poor condition and one mount is broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake back plates in poor condition

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Jul 2024 130,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,616 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 116,379 miles

Offside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 107,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2019 94,735 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 91,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished and cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 88,911 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2017 88,911 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

front tyres uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2016 84,137 miles

center exhaust in poor condition

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 84,137 miles

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

center exhaust in poor condition

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 79,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 79,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 66,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust poor

Pass 14 May 2013 54,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,919 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 49,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,549 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 ZFB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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