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AX08 DGE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,147 mi
Last recorded162,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 162,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 162,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 148,736 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 148,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 143,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 143,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 143,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,899 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 140,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,454 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,154 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 88,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,142 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,491 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

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 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE registered?

AX08 DGE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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