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AO08 MAC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,669 miles

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

hand brake travel

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2025 96,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened bearing mount worn out (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake travel

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,154 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s rear light damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,105 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear steel hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak pipes ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear light damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 82,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2019 72,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,392 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,372 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracked and perished in tread

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged + kerb damage to tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear tyres cracking within treads

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged + kerb damage to tyre (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking within treads

Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,007 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,882 miles

n/s o/s tyres 3&4 mm

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,335 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 MAC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black 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 MAC, 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 MAC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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