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AD57 EHB

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,093 mi
Last recorded178,093 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 EHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 178,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Slight damage Nearside non obligatory door mirror

Pass 7 Feb 2020 160,981 miles

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

offside rear tyre low

Fail 7 Feb 2020 160,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear tyre low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 141,119 miles

Both front/rear brake discs have wear lips on edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap bolt appears loose.

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away, however not leaking.

slight damage to o/s/f inner arch guard.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 141,119 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower section . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front/rear brake discs have wear lips on edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap bolt appears loose.

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away, however not leaking.

slight damage to o/s/f inner arch guard.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,386 miles

Offside Front door check strap bolt fixing appears slightly loose.

Offside Front lower section of plastic arch gaurd slight damage present.

Rear silencer box outer casing corroding away ,but not leaking.

Slight feathering on inner sections of both front tyres.

Under trays fitted to under side of body obscuring some components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 100,597 miles

Both front and rear brake discs developing wear lips on edges.

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on extreme inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away but not leaking.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,100 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,306 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 64,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 57,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 43,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,910 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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AD57 EHB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD57 EHB, 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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AD57 EHB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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