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AX08 CWJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,676 mi
Last recorded165,676 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 165,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 155,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,129 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened need measuring but look low would recommend replacing when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened need measuring but look low would recommend replacing when pads are changed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 113,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 100,459 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 100,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 89,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,728 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,465 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2.5mm badly worn on inner edge but no cords exposed yet

Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2.5mm badly worn on inner edge but no cords exposed yet

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,668 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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AX08 CWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX08 CWJ, 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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AX08 CWJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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