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CE08 DXT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,672 mi
Last recorded215,672 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 215,672 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 215,666 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 204,259 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 194,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 194,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 184,237 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 184,237 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 166,429 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 166,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 144,180 miles

Offside Front wheel rough when rotated (possible wheel bearing ) ONLY JUST PASSED

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 120,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 120,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 96,011 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,439 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 67,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 52,352 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 21 May 2012 36,011 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,011 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 19,331 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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CE08 DXT 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 61.9%.

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 CE08 DXT, 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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CE08 DXT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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