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X123 SLW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 SLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,058 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,425 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,130 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,813 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 58,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 46,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 35,579 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,272 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,036 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,704 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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X123 SLW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X123 SLW, 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 X123 SLW registered?

X123 SLW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is X123 SLW safe to buy?

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