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AF08 THT

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,825 mi
Last recorded167,825 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 THT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 167,825 miles

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush poor condition

Nearside Front track rod end as slight play

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working (fitted new bulb)

front silencer getting thin and slight blowing

nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking

rear silencer getting thin

Fail 11 Sep 2025 167,813 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush poor condition

Nearside Front track rod end as slight play

Offside Rear Upper side lamp not working (fitted new bulb)

front silencer getting thin and slight blowing

nearside front inner cv boot split and leaking

rear silencer getting thin

Pass 20 Sep 2024 162,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 155,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 155,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,374 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim is near the low mark

Pass 4 Oct 2021 141,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2021 141,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,587 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 136,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,616 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 122,110 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,742 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,742 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,440 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and has cuts in tyre.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and has cuts in tyre.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre/rear exhaust box corroded

o/s/r tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge 205/50w17

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 THT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AF08 THT, 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 THT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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