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CA08 MTF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,927 mi
Last recorded191,927 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 191,927 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 161,934 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front windscreen stone chip in it

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,386 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 110,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,241 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 107,241 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2016 84,847 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,643 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,814 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,380 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 MTF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

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

Is CA08 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 MTF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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