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AD57 VSF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

211,308 mi
Last recorded211,308 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 211,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant header tank cracked and has a slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2019 196,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant header tank cracked and leaking

offside front wheel buckled

Pass 17 Jan 2018 185,289 miles

Electronic dashboard totaly fails after opening drivers door but slowly comes back on with door shut....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on limit and inner edge Very worn....Advise to replace.... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn inner shoulder.... (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 185,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16....centre tread below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working one part inoperative.... (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Electronic dashboard totaly fails after opening drivers door but slowly comes back on with door shut....

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on limit and inner edge Very worn....Advise to replace.... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly worn inner shoulder.... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 173,640 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 173,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 161,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 149,822 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 102,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VSF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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