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AK08 HSR

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,061 mi
Last recorded169,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 169,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 138,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,997 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 124,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 111,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,764 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts are worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts are worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 74,377 miles

Exhaust hangars snapped at flexi

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,574 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,224 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges + slightl cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,698 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrishing on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,885 miles

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 HSR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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