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AV57 RNF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

235,722 mi
Last recorded235,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 RNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 235,722 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 235,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 229,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 224,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 218,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 211,660 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 206,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 206,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 198,034 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust hangers/bracket becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 198,030 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust hangers/bracket becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 188,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 188,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 178,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 167,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 159,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight image poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2015 159,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight image poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 140,689 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor, aim is on lowest setting and doesn't adjust manualy

Exhaust system rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 125,033 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 125,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 114,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 114,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,463 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,389 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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AV57 RNF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RNF, 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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AV57 RNF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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