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AM08 XNN

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,735 mi
Last recorded172,735 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 172,735 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 172,601 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 159,039 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 158,992 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 139,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 128,365 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 128,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 119,904 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,850 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,459 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,134 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,134 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,483 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 23,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,669 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 XNN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

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

Is AM08 XNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XNN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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