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GV08SXS
2008 VOLVO V50
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration GV08SXS
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.56 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to/showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid warning triangle and message illuminated indicating a fault. (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts detatched (tempary wire fix fitted to rear mount) (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged nearside upper corner missing (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (borderline) front flexi deteiorated/detatched exhaust mounts keeping held in place (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorating minor leak/soot from casing (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight smell of fumes under bonnet
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside dip beam intensity not as strong as offside. also note both aims on lowest limits
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- coolant expansion tank cracked. (top of tank)
3 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,142 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust bracket broke but system still secure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- slight damage to rear bumper
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,992 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
30 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working o/s washer jet broken allowing water come out (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,356 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust system rusty
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,528 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,528 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,400 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 23 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
15 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,718 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
9 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BACK** (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BACK** (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
26 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,790 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner tread (4.1.E.1)
- osf tyre inner edge starting to wear
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,200 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,892 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,574 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,147 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,147 MI
23 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,806 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,806 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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GV08SXS was registered on 2008-06-18
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