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AX08 DFU

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 87,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 84,916 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on edge of tread , suggest replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,910 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexible hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on edge of tread , suggest replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 75,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 65,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,528 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,281 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,225 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn inside 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 DFU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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