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GV08SXL
2008 VOLVO V50
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration GV08SXL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,798 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 155,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,176 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,879 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift
- rear washer inoperative
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside, offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,879 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- rear washer inoperative
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside, offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud adrift
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,311 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,139 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective rear tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,292 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,326 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202610 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,799 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,330 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019 23 Jun 202613 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,330 MI
23 Jun 20267 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,600 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.
- Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edges.
- Exhaust center box rusty.
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust center box rusty.
- Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.
- Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edges.
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,743 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,809 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2016Advisory 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)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,244 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
6 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,676 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014 23 Jun 20266 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 44,725 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)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,093 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08SXL was registered on 2008-06-13
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