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AX08 JHK

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,047 mi
Last recorded148,047 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 148,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 148,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,310 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both wiper blades not fitted correctly

Fail 2 Jan 2025 138,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both wiper blades not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Jan 2024 129,101 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,721 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 123,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 16 Dec 2021 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2020 113,920 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 113,920 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,709 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 108,599 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 95,895 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

crack along offside windscreen edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 86,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,772 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,772 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,795 miles

ADVISE, centre rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,077 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,952 miles

corrosion in exhaust box

offside mirror surround missing

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Fail 20 Jul 2012 49,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion in exhaust box

offside mirror surround missing

offside rear upper sidelight inoperative

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,903 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 JHK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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