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AX08 FTV

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,971 mi
Last recorded114,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 114,971 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 106,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Running Out of Shape/Flat Spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 5 Jun 2023 102,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 102,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Heavily Worn/Cracking Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 98,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,959 miles

Nearside Dip Beam Deteriorating

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Tread Low

Offside Rear Upper Secondary Position Light Not Working

Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Secondary Position Light Not Working

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,908 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,015 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FTV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

AX08 FTV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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