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AP08 TVY

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 TVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 138,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 131,066 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 131,065 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached arms both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 122,244 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 122,041 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,376 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 112,376 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calipher (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 12 Feb 2021 108,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,678 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 108,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,526 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 96,526 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,939 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,342 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 40,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,877 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 33,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 21,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TVY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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