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BU08 MWN

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,452 mi
Last recorded161,452 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 161,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 152,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 147,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 142,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 137,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 122,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,927 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BU08 MWN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BU08 MWN, 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 BU08 MWN registered?

BU08 MWN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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