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CP08 XLV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 136,971 miles

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 7 Jul 2018 123,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 123,197 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,171 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush slight (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,316 miles

both rear tyres getting low

child seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,151 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror repeater damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror repeater damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,232 miles

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

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

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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CP08 XLV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP08 XLV, 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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CP08 XLV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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