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AO08 JEU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 116,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 109,326 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,427 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,590 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,906 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,787 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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AO08 JEU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

AO08 JEU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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