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CF08 FAK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,948 mi
Last recorded146,948 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 FAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 146,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 145,842 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 143,374 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged various places on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 143,370 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged various places on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,334 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to inner rim of wheel.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre showing signs of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,912 miles

Front Compliance/brake reaction bushes worn

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,755 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front compliance bushes heavily worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 111,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 111,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,085 miles

windscreen cracked out of drivers vision

Fail 26 Jan 2018 102,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen cracked out of drivers vision

Pass 4 Jan 2017 93,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 93,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (205/50-17) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,605 miles

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

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

front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 17 Dec 2015 82,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50-17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,114 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2012 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,351 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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CF08 FAK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CF08 FAK, 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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CF08 FAK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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