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AO57 VUR

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,910 mi
Last recorded112,910 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 VUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edges

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,197 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edges

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,500 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked lower edge

Fail 26 Jan 2024 93,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

windscreen cracked lower edge

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,358 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 84,358 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,223 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,255 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve is perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre valve is perished and cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,763 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve is perished and cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre valve is perished and cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,923 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,544 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 29,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,072 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,908 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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AO57 VUR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO57 VUR, 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 AO57 VUR registered?

AO57 VUR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is AO57 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 VUR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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