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AO08 GKK

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,088 mi
Last recorded156,088 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 156,088 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 145,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 145,583 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 143,294 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 143,212 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,551 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 141,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,636 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 131,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake caliper leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 121,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 107,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,327 miles

Offside Rear one of two side lights not working

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,614 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,358 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,668 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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AO08 GKK 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 80%.

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 GKK, 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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AO08 GKK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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