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AN08 MFO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 MFO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 152,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 148,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,928 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 142,928 miles

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

Central Exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 137,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 132,393 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 132,332 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 127,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,591 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 123,557 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 117,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 111,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 104,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 98,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,369 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 88,116 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MFO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MFO, 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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AN08 MFO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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