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2008 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration FP08LJF
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 23 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 212,555 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame and components corroded
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,508 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle and components corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,618 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,391 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2024 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 181,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,263 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Valve stem slightly damaged All 4, tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,680 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022 5 Jun 202613 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear 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 rear bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,247 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 149,791 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2020 5 Jun 202621 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,380 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2019 5 Jun 202617 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,758 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018 5 Jun 20269 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,699 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test
- engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
9 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,699 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear child seat fitted at time of test
- engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,078 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,275 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,252 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,138 MI
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FP08LJF was registered on 2008-06-10
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