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AY08 WBX

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,160 mi
Last recorded207,160 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 207,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 207,155 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 188,224 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 162,990 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,251 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,711 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 WBX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY08 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

AY08 WBX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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