S8SBL - VOLVO V50
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volvo V50, often referred to simply as the V50, is a compact estate car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 2004 to 2012. Renowned for its safety features and practical design, the V50 shares its platform with the Volvo S40 sedan, reflecting Volvo’s commitment to durability and innovation. Manufactured primarily in Belgium, this model combines Scandinavian craftsmanship with modern engineering, making it a popular choice among families and professionals alike. Key features include a versatile cargo space, a range of efficient engines, and advanced safety systems that Volvo is celebrated for. Its distinctive design and reputation for reliability have cemented the V50 as a notable contender in the compact estate segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2008 Volvo V50, registered in February 2008, with registration number S8SBL. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 1997cc diesel engine, emitting 153 g/km of CO2. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, which expires in February 2026. The latest MOT test was conducted in February 2025. The recorded mileage is 148,492 miles. An advisory noted that the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. No other mechanical issues are reported.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 01 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,492 mi
Expires: 12 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,206 mi
Expires: 12 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 28 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,857 mi
Expires: 12 February 2024
Passed - 11 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,081 mi
Expires: 12 February 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 01 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,006 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- Major Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 22 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,599 mi
Expires: 12 February 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust system is corroded
- Advisory nearside inner cv gaiter is slightly deterioated
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Failed - 19 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,599 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- Major Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces are very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust system is corroded
Passed - 07 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,295 mi
Expires: 12 February 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 13 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,899 mi
Expires: 12 February 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 February 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,899 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 25 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,957 mi
Expires: 01 February 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 20 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,523 mi
Expires: 01 February 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav bracket
Failed - 20 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,523 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav bracket
Passed - 12 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,843 mi
Expires: 01 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Outer parking light out
Failed - 12 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,843 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Outer parking light out
Passed - 15 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,207 mi
Expires: 01 February 2016
Failed - 15 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,207 mi
Passed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,484 mi
Expires: 01 February 2015
Failed - 21 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,484 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 28 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,220 mi
Expires: 01 February 2014
Passed - 19 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,441 mi
Expires: 01 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 01 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,982 mi
Expires: 01 February 2012
Failed - 31 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,982 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for S8SBL?
The MOT expires on 12 February 2026.
What is the tax status of S8SBL?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of S8SBL?
This is a 2008 VOLVO V50 in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1997cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of S8SBL?
This vehicle produces 153 g/km of CO2 emissions.