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AO08 UBX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,010 mi
Last recorded171,010 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 171,010 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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 171,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 160,297 miles

crack to front screen out of drivers view !!!!

Fail 27 Nov 2019 160,297 miles

crack to front screen out of drivers view !!!!

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 146,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 146,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working dont move? (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,337 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,756 miles

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

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

deterioration to exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,427 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has various cuts in the outer side wall not to cords

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,427 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has various cuts in the outer side wall not to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UBX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

AO08 UBX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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