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AX08 FFH

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,054 mi
Last recorded156,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,054 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,507 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 139,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing very hard on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,235 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,463 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 FFH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

AX08 FFH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is AX08 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 FFH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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