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CA08 MTU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 121,944 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,028 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn down, main tread OK; n/s going the same way (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn down, main tread area OK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,859 miles

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge stepped

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,859 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge stepped

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,176 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,755 miles

front and rear brake pads re check at approx 2000mils

o/s/r tyre wearing low on the inner edge

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,195 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2011 15,890 miles

advise rear tyres worn

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 MTU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA08 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

CA08 MTU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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