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AF08 HSD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,523 mi
Last recorded121,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,733 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 110,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 100,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,616 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,394 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,913 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,487 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,395 miles

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

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 HSD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HSD, 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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AF08 HSD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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