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DF08XTE
2008 VOLVO V50
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration DF08XTE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 176,060 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027 23 Jun 202619 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 175,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,101 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,817 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- rear bump stops broken
- offside rear tyre stepped
- Coolant leak reservoir cracked ()
22 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak reservoir cracked ()
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- offside rear tyre stepped
- rear bump stops broken
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,910 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- sill covers and under bellys fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear bump stops broken
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- sill covers and under bellys fitted
- both rear bump stops broken
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,835 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- both rear bump stops broken
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear bump stops broken
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,938 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022 23 Jun 20265 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,228 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,972 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
2 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,293 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,293 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,701 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,914 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 16,140 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 12,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202616 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 10,599 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,066 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF08XTE was registered on 2008-03-26
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