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AX08 FFT

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 157,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 157,437 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 142,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 137,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 137,541 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,714 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 132,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 128,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 128,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,920 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 116,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,616 miles

engine/sill covers

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,614 miles

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

engine/sill covers

Pass 11 May 2017 97,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,514 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,241 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner surface

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner surface

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,003 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 FFT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FFT, 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 FFT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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