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AM08 UON

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,170 mi
Last recorded124,170 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UON
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 124,170 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,166 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,072 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to confirm if automatic headlight level devise is working correctly

Fail 18 Dec 2024 101,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Unable to confirm if automatic headlight level devise is working correctly

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,918 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front N/S & O/S Brake discs worn / corroded

Headlamp masks fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake discs worn / corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack slightly damp

Stone chip in windscreen

Unable to test tow bar socket function

Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front N/S & O/S Brake discs worn / corroded

Headlamp masks fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge , with side wall damage--- Recommend attention.

Rear Brake discs worn / corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack slightly damp

Stone chip in windscreen

Unable to test tow bar socket function

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,762 miles

Both rear and N/S/F tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front Lower N/S & O/S suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating -- Recommend attention

N/S & O/S rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack slightly damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 66,762 miles

Both rear and N/S/F tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front Lower N/S & O/S suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating -- Recommend attention

N/S & O/S rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack slightly damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 58,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,378 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,079 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,614 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,727 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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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AM08 UON is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AM08 UON, 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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AM08 UON is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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