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AD57 MVU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,167 mi
Last recorded157,167 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 MVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 157,167 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in areas - Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced / sill / suspension parts and components slight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated / worn - gearbox mounting defective slight (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases - slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced rear - postion / stop - tail / fog - all dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both slight (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joints have play - Suspension arm pin or bush worn / cracked / deteriorated - movement slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both - track rod ends and inner tie rod / bars have play - slight (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn high reserve travel / parking brake grabbing slight - advised to service or repair the rear brakes (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer and mountings corroded - exhaust noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil engine / transmission - all misty (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering system has play - parts and components (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all - Tyres are worn close to legal limit and or worn on edges - required (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all worn - rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 147,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,159 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,624 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,634 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 122,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,275 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 117,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 111,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 111,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r seat belt not check kid seat there

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 MVU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 MVU, 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 AD57 MVU registered?

AD57 MVU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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