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AX08 DFV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,413 mi
Last recorded178,413 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 178,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 172,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 164,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 135,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords highlighted in white chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt insecure and hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing, Size:225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Road tyre also worn bald on inside,Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing, Size:235/40/80 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,801 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 109,641 miles

Both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2018 109,641 miles

Both front tyres inner edge slightly worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,240 miles

Offside front and rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 11 Feb 2017 84,385 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 57,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,377 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,048 miles

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

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 DFV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX08 DFV registered?

AX08 DFV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AX08 DFV safe to buy?

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