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AD08 TAV

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,028 mi
Last recorded143,028 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 143,028 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,599 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 142,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 140,182 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 140,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,230 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Near flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 135,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,845 miles

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

oil level low (service due indicator showing)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,010 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 126,002 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,707 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,192 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 99,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,146 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 37,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,511 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 TAV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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