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X44 JJS

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,179 mi
Last recorded39,179 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 JJS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,179 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2x sills, strut towers etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2x frames and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

track rods and ends corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 38,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4x inner strut towers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2x frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and track ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 38,822 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4x inner strut towers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2x frames (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and track ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,012 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,919 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 36,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,500 miles

backbox exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 35,500 miles

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

backbox exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

backbox exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 34,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 34,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,181 miles

Mid section silencer-box skin rusting

Pass 14 May 2014 32,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 31,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 30,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2011 25,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X44 JJS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X44 JJS, 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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X44 JJS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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