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AP08 HNE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,536 mi
Last recorded194,536 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 194,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 9 Oct 2023 194,530 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 24 Nov 2022 186,250 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 169,343 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 169,343 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre and rear sections blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 151,530 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,815 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 129,815 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper position light innop

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 107,883 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 107,876 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust mount not connected

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,554 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 HNE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HNE, 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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AP08 HNE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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