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AK08 HRH

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,079 mi
Last recorded175,079 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 175,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 161,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 157,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 153,951 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 148,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,810 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 140,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 138,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,519 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

two nails in near/side front tyre.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,086 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 64,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AK08 HRH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK08 HRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 HRH registered?

AK08 HRH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AK08 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 HRH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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