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CP57 JRO

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,774 mi
Last recorded139,774 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 JRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,868 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust flange corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 112,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all 4 coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,576 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 110,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,271 miles

cut in o/s/f outer part of tyre not deep enough to go to the cords

Pass 30 May 2019 107,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 105,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads 75 percent wear (3.5.1g)

rust ring on outer front disc faces

Pass 9 May 2017 102,700 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2017 102,700 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear ind lamp bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 99,014 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre side wall age cracking

Fail 9 May 2016 99,014 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall age cracking

Pass 15 May 2015 94,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 94,408 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 882,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 81,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,853 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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CP57 JRO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 CP57 JRO, 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 CP57 JRO registered?

CP57 JRO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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