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AN08 VUJ

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,905 mi
Last recorded184,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 184,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 184,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 169,190 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,983 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 146,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 125,126 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged light intermittent (3.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 125,126 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged light intermittent (3.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,735 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots perished.

Nearside Front Tyre valve perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner tread.

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner tread.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in and has damage to inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Badly worn on inner tread and tread starting to deteriorate.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 57,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2012 47,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,106 miles

emissions to clean to give a reading

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 36,904 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 VUJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

AN08 VUJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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