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AV08 WEJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,136 mi
Last recorded144,136 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 144,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 144,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lense has a large crack showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,071 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 128,210 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 128,310 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,594 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 119,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,323 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust box rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 99,122 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust box rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,257 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

exhaust rear silencer is very corroded / deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted precluding testing of the adult belt

exhaust rear silencer is very corroded / deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted precluding the testing of the adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2014 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,082 miles

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

advise offside front fog light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 WEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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