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AP08 TOV

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 TOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,949 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,335 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,658 miles

Central Rear Lower middle and end section af silencer outer shield corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,245 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust silencer outer shield corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,575 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner tyre edge worn the most - tracking out

Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust silencer outer shield corroded

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,962 miles

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

Offside Front washer slight blocked

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,735 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,943 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,337 miles

centre exhaust silencer delaminating but not blowing

inner edges of both front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer casing corroded on rear silencer but not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,915 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 49,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre seat belt covered by seat cover -unable to test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre seat belt covered by seat cover -unable to test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,300 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 TOV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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