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AP08 OGT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,292 mi
Last recorded151,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 OGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 151,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 136,828 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,203 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,516 miles

handbrake has free travel

Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,693 miles

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 109,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 99,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 90,331 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 90,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres worn off on inner edges. but no cords showing. not part of testable tread.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,817 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,396 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,029 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 OGT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OGT, 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 OGT registered?

AP08 OGT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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