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AF08 NON

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NON
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 176,869 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 176,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 169,919 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 154,757 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded ( 4 ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 154,757 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded ( 4 ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r & o/s/r indicator bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam removed from window screen ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 148,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 132,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,934 miles

o/s/front tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,071 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,071 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,548 miles

Both front tyres worn low

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 NON is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NON, 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 NON is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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