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AX08 AOB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,033 mi
Last recorded103,033 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,677 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 29 Jan 2016 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 80,604 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,031 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe has started to rub on engine cover

nearside rear lower arm bush has started to come away from arm

offside rear lower arm bush has started to come away from arm

resecured front no'plate

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,171 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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AX08 AOB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX08 AOB, 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 AX08 AOB registered?

AX08 AOB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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