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AE08 FFC

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,717 mi
Last recorded181,717 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 181,717 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 181,717 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 150,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 144,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 119,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 94,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 78,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,354 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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AE08 FFC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE08 FFC, 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 AE08 FFC registered?

AE08 FFC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is AE08 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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