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AP08 KTU

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,646 mi
Last recorded146,646 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,443 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 141,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror casing missing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,228 miles

Nearside Front winscreen has a stone chip

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2020 123,227 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front winscreen has a stone chip

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 116,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,586 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,747 miles

Both rear tyres are feathering on inside edges

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,278 miles

Front brake pads 3-4mm

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,278 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads 3-4mm

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,889 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,889 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 29 May 2014 47,153 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,549 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 KTU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP08 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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