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AV57 RNA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 RNA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 167,000 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 148,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,124 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 128,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,687 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,943 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,405 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,405 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,275 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,275 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AV57 RNA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV57 RNA, 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 AV57 RNA registered?

AV57 RNA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is AV57 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 RNA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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