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CV08 LNF

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 106,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 89,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 82,902 miles

front brake discs pitted

front flexie exhaust pipe has minor leak of gases

wheels distorted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Deteriorated

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 75,309 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 70,475 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 67,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,662 miles

Uneven wear inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,125 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 36,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,363 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LNF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CV08 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

CV08 LNF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CV08 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 LNF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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