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CA08 MRX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,470 mi
Last recorded130,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 130,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower portion only illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower portion only illuminated. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 130,385 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large LCD attached to windscreen with cradle. Unable to remove due to risk of damage to screen or mount. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing exposing edges which should be covered. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack of approx 330 mm of which 320mm is within swept area. (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower portion only illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower portion only illuminated. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,167 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,167 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 107,934 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 100,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,100 miles

Hand Brake lever little reserve travel

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,777 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,382 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,845 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 39,505 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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CA08 MRX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CA08 MRX, 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 CA08 MRX registered?

CA08 MRX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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