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AG08 HFX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,194 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 48,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 35,321 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lowest limit

front brake pads getting low

nearside front roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

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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AG08 HFX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AG08 HFX, 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 AG08 HFX registered?

AG08 HFX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AG08 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 HFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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