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AU08 VUF

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,635 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,143 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 50,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,428 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 29,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,527 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside mirror damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 21,501 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,305 miles

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

some sidewall damage n/s/f

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,522 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 15,283 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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AU08 VUF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 VUF, 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 AU08 VUF registered?

AU08 VUF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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