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CV08 GOE

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,706 mi
Last recorded167,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 167,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger near tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatsheild loose

both exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 167,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger near tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear heatsheild loose

both exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 158,379 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 158,379 miles

Rear heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,840 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 147,840 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,260 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 137,260 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,476 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 110,475 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,307 miles

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

exhaust silencer,s in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,883 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 91,883 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,368 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking of steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 59,842 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,676 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,975 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 GOE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 CV08 GOE, 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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CV08 GOE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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