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CA57 UHX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 UHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 106,952 miles

Central exhaust skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,390 miles

Central cond of exhaust box

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,335 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 78,339 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing faulty (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,653 miles

Central heavy rust in exhaust

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,003 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,312 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 31,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 22,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,563 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2012 13,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,971 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 UHX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

CA57 UHX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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