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GV08SWK
2008 VOLVO V50
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration GV08SWK
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,487 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside rear position lamp slight damaged
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,485 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside rear position lamp slight damaged
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,361 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,314 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,674 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,155 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022 23 Jun 202612 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,672 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,781 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,993 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
4 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 85,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,756 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 23 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017 23 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,404 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 23 Jun 202610 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,155 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,663 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 23 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,752 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 23 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 7,651 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 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!
GV08SWK was registered on 2008-04-26
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