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2008 VOLVO V50
General Information
- Registration SL08HJF
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 08 Jun 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,034 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leak of grease
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leak of grease
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leak of grease
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slight leak of grease
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,447 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,367 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension/Subframe surface rusty.
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Snapped. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake. (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension/Subframe surface rusty.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,381 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
30 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 142,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022 13 Jun 20264 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 142,825 MI
13 Jun 202618 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,616 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both, Also Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2020 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,973 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019 13 Jun 20269 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,910 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,052 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,214 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,653 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,661 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,930 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,986 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 13 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,621 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 13 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!
SL08HJF was registered on 2008-05-21
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