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CV08 GME

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,363 mi
Last recorded155,363 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 145,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,567 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 133,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 109,082 miles

2 X Child seats fitted

Hand brake high

Fail 28 Feb 2013 108,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outter skin on rear exhaust box comein away

Fail 13 Feb 2012 100,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs pitted

outter skin on rear exhaust box comein away

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,320 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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CV08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CV08 GME, 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 CV08 GME registered?

CV08 GME is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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