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AE08 LDR

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,047 mi
Last recorded126,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 LDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 122,625 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 122,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 118,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 emissions level reading 4.6% (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 114,200 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 114,200 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,701 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nsf tyre has a cut in side wall not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,153 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rear box corroded

o/s/r top side light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

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

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,343 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,343 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,670 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 LDR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey 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 AE08 LDR, 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 LDR registered?

AE08 LDR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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