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AN08 USG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,831 mi
Last recorded181,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 USG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 181,831 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light ON (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wrong size fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 168,670 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 162,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 162,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 152,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 145,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 145,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 137,725 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 137,720 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 130,530 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 130,499 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 124,116 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 124,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,582 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 118,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

heat shield on rear exhaust insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,596 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 68,787 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 USG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AN08 USG, 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 USG registered?

AN08 USG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AN08 USG safe to buy?

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