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AV08 VEY

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,005 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 90,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel, off side weak

Fail 19 Jan 2023 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel, off side weak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 77,450 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 77,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 71,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,235 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,849 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,088 miles

dampness around steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,806 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,946 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,509 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 24,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VEY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

AV08 VEY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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