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AX57 CUG

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,303 mi
Last recorded171,303 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 CUG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 171,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 161,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,652 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,042 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r O/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 117,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/s/f O/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r O/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Indicator bulb. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Indicator bulb. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,301 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,252 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,933 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AX57 CUG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX57 CUG, 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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AX57 CUG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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