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CA57 UHP

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 66,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,014 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,545 miles

Both rack gaiters secured with non original clips, but are secure

Fail 30 Dec 2021 63,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2019 60,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 54,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 54,653 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,464 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,704 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,648 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,648 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,315 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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CA57 UHP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA57 UHP, 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 CA57 UHP registered?

CA57 UHP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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