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AF08 HRP

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 118,064 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50x17 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 114,133 miles

nearside rear tyre Cut in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cord

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

close to excessive damage to nearside rear door aperture

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage likely to become detached offside track rod end insecure on track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

close to excessive damage to nearside rear door aperture

Pass 2 May 2018 106,009 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 106,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,064 miles

Both rear tyres have more wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,695 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 59,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,021 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,018 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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AF08 HRP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 HRP, 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 AF08 HRP registered?

AF08 HRP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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