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AP08 XUN

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,489 mi
Last recorded144,489 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 XUN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 144,489 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 143,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 135,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 135,825 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Advised customer and work being done (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,305 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,761 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth getting close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,741 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 XUN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

AP08 XUN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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