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AP57 UCL

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,916 mi
Last recorded145,916 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,825 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,758 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,568 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 106,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,283 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,250 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,165 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

service overdue

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,001 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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AP57 UCL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP57 UCL, 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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AP57 UCL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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