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AY08 WBP

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,341 mi
Last recorded76,341 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WBP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,278 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,160 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,646 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 27,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,230 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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AY08 WBP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 WBP, 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 AY08 WBP registered?

AY08 WBP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AY08 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 WBP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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