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AP08 LWJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,890 mi
Last recorded102,890 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 102,890 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 102,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 90,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,753 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,350 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 75,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,928 miles

Front nearside tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Front offside tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,540 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,853 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 LWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

AP08 LWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is AP08 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 LWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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