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AV08 SVU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,536 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

engine light on

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,536 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,593 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,593 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,767 miles

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,103 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 SVU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVU, 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 AV08 SVU registered?

AV08 SVU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AV08 SVU safe to buy?

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