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AD08 CFK

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,715 mi
Last recorded172,715 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 CFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 172,715 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 172,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 165,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 165,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 155,869 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres out of shape.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 155,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 150,318 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 150,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 132,253 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edge, Strongly advise replacement

Both rear tyres cracking in tread slightly

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,863 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 116,863 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,036 miles

exhaust tail box outer caseing corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 104,508 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s front st/rack arm

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,770 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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AD08 CFK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD08 CFK, 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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AD08 CFK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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