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AD57 MVY

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,823 mi
Last recorded160,823 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 MVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 160,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 153,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 147,297 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 137,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 130,962 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 123,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,773 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear upper side lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,134 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,371 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,021 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,588 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 MVY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

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

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