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AV08 WTX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,462 mi
Last recorded86,462 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,462 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Upper side light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,650 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 82,612 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,220 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 73,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2018 70,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,092 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,865 miles

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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AV08 WTX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 WTX, 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 AV08 WTX registered?

AV08 WTX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AV08 WTX safe to buy?

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