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AN08 MFJ

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,823 mi
Last recorded112,823 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 MFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 112,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,681 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 105,681 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 103,254 miles

engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,500 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 98,940 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 98,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2021 95,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 91,049 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 91,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,063 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play on both sides in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 12 May 2017 68,857 miles

Offside Front lower arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 27 May 2016 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres have irregular ware on inner edges of tread

damage to nearside front outer tyre wall but no exposed cords

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,228 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven treadwear on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,774 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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AN08 MFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AN08 MFJ, 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 AN08 MFJ registered?

AN08 MFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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