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AM08 XNL

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,976 mi
Last recorded143,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XNL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,976 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle some components

Pass 1 Apr 2024 141,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under vehicle some components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,662 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 125,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 19 Aug 2019 98,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,854 miles

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

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 Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,922 miles

front brake pads below half worn

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

play detected in steering wheel at top of steering column

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

play detected in steering wheel at top of steering column

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 47,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wiring seen starting to rub on hdi pump

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,865 miles

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

Emissions too good. Machine not reading

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 XNL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

AM08 XNL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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