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AE08 SNW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 131,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 131,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,418 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 118,726 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,650 miles

osf tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 14 Jul 2015 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 8 Jan 2014 65,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,902 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 SNW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 AE08 SNW, 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 SNW registered?

AE08 SNW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AE08 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SNW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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