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AN08 XPD

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,233 mi
Last recorded135,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 135,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks on corroded centre & rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 130,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 130,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 123,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,938 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 102,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,457 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,332 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,914 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 84,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,635 miles

Rear exhuast rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,957 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,957 miles

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

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

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 XPD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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