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VE08 SVO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,017 mi
Last recorded200,017 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 SVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 200,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 191,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,924 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 177,924 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 166,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 161,031 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,460 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r indicator shows some white light

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 3 Feb 2021 146,435 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

n/s/r indicator shows some white light

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,399 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 May 2018 124,330 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s/r wearing thin inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018 124,330 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s/r wearing thin inner edge

Pass 31 May 2017 111,789 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 105,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,772 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,305 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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VE08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE08 SVO, 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 VE08 SVO registered?

VE08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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