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CV08 GMG

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,322 mi
Last recorded193,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 193,322 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished in the treads

engine cover fitted

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2019 180,869 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perishing slightly

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is perishing and going out of shape on the inner edge

oil residue on the engine

Pass 6 Aug 2018 170,044 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 170,038 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 145,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,334 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust box outer skin loose/corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 119,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,749 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,535 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 GMG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

CV08 GMG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is CV08 GMG safe to buy?

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