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X8 JHD

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 JHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,838 miles

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

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

guards fitted to underside and outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2024 71,461 miles

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

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2024 71,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2023 69,922 miles

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

Guards fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,946 miles

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,262 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,455 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,407 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,407 miles

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

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 43,830 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,287 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,231 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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X8 JHD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X8 JHD, 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 X8 JHD registered?

X8 JHD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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