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AP57 XGX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,361 mi
Last recorded71,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR OF WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stones Embedded (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Causing Protective Cover To Crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Causing Protective Cover To Crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 65,614 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Causing Protective Cover To Crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Causing Protective Cover To Crack (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in fully (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp unit secured with screwdriver

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp unit secured with screwdriver

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 17,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 17,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,338 miles

NSF- Tyre sidewall slightly cut...

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 XGX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGX, 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 AP57 XGX registered?

AP57 XGX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is AP57 XGX safe to buy?

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