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AP08 EYX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 EYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2024 109,449 miles

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

exhaust skin peeling

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,162 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,151 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Heavily Worn Inner Edge

Exhaust Silencer Deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,688 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,067 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,020 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorated (cracking in tread)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 51,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres deteriorated (cracking in tread)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth + cuts

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,838 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,789 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,253 miles

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,834 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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AP08 EYX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP08 EYX, 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 AP08 EYX registered?

AP08 EYX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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