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AM08 XNH

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 114,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,530 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear damaged on outer side wall but not through to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 92,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear damaged on outer side wall but not through to the cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

dip/main beam switch won't hold on main beams, but stays on dip beams ok

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,993 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,474 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,474 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,456 miles

highlevel brakelight not illuminated correctly

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,330 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,624 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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AM08 XNH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XNH, 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 AM08 XNH registered?

AM08 XNH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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