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AV08 XWC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,681 mi
Last recorded209,681 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 209,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held on with clips not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 196,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Aug 2022 196,323 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Aug 2021 185,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has thorn in outer shoulder/sidewall

Nearside mirror glass missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides worn ()

full sill inspection not poss due to plsstic covers

tow ball socket working but contacts need clean before using

Fail 24 Aug 2021 185,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has thorn in outer shoulder/sidewall

Nearside mirror glass missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides worn ()

exhaust middle section heatshield insecure -- must be repaired not removed

full sill inspection not poss due to plsstic covers

tow ball socket working but contacts need clean before using

Pass 14 Aug 2020 171,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 171,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 154,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 154,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 138,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 114,967 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 114,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,558 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox(oil seal) on near side

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,030 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 XWC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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