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AF08 WMX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,629 mi
Last recorded186,629 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 186,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 178,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,304 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 170,304 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 161,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 161,952 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 153,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 153,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 145,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2019 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 130,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,545 miles

emissions test passed printer failure

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,427 miles

ALL tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,108 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm ,nearside rear 3mm, nearside front 3+mm

Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,108 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre 2mm ,nearside rear 3mm, nearside front 3+mm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,645 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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AF08 WMX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 WMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF08 WMX registered?

AF08 WMX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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