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2008 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration FH08FVO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2400cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 191,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to underside including suspension components
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,641 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- slight corrosion to rear subframe and components
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 188,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight corrosion to rear subframe and components
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 180,667 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion to rear suspension
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 180,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight corrosion to rear suspension
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,683 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,878 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipe joint fixings corroded
17 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 159,697 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- brake pipe joint fixings corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,824 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,280 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202613 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,768 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,060 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
26 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
18 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,440 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 112,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,941 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,856 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202623 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FH08FVO was registered on 2008-07-11
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