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AV08 HTT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,168 mi
Last recorded148,168 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,908 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,692 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 140,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,270 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 131,003 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,588 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,829 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 116,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear sidewalls damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2015 116,834 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre also cut

o/s/r tyre has been run flat side wall damaged but not showing bead

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,349 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,686 miles

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 2 Apr 2012 63,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,956 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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AV08 HTT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AV08 HTT, 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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AV08 HTT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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