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AO08 GKJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,748 mi
Last recorded143,748 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 GKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 143,748 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 143,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 138,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 135,060 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 135,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 132,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 132,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm inner & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 131,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,530 miles

all front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,235 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,756 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure lining detached from backing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,612 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Dec 2015 98,615 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake flexi has a slight twist in it

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear indicators fading

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,450 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)

Rear exhaust silencer fair condition

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,584 miles

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

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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AO08 GKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AO08 GKJ, 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 AO08 GKJ registered?

AO08 GKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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