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MM08 JJO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,643 mi
Last recorded90,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 JJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 90,643 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 90,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are scored on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,312 miles

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Nearside rear indicator fading to white

Offside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 205-50-17

Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,312 miles

Front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Nearside rear indicator fading to white

Offside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 205-50-17

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 76,968 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 75,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre poor contion

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Fail 16 May 2018 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre poor contion

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 26 May 2017 62,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,969 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES AGED/PERISHED

N/S AND O/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS, BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 19 May 2015 54,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 54,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 41,732 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 22 May 2013 41,732 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,116 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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MM08 JJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MM08 JJO, 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 MM08 JJO registered?

MM08 JJO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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