CarVerify

Free Car Check

AM08 XMF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,424 mi
Last recorded110,424 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 110,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 110,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,660 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor has two puncture holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,660 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor has two puncture holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 88,384 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,277 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,094 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,223 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,312 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AM08 XMF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel 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 XMF, 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

How do I check the history of AM08 XMF?

You can check the full history of AM08 XMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM08 XMF registered?

AM08 XMF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AM08 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM08 XMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AM08 XMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.