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AG08 VBJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,402 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ALSO CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 122,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ALSO CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,111 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,074 miles

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

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

Slight judder on front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 85,941 miles

Fuel tank leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,944 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,546 miles

slight splitting and play in both front lower suspention arm inner rear bushes

Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,544 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater not wrking (1.4.A.2c)

near side rear shocker shrowd insucure

slight splitting and play in both front lower suspention arm inner rear bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,794 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 46,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,523 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 35,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VBJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG08 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

AG08 VBJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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