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CP08 WOB

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,865 mi
Last recorded119,865 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 119,865 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2025 119,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 116,099 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 116,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface offside rear reflector broken (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front dive shaft inner cv gaiter has slight weep of grease

Nearside Front wing mirror slight damage

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

Offside Front drive shaft inner cv gaiter has slight weep of grease

Offside Front wing mirror and mirror cover slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2023 112,908 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,419 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 105,465 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,585 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 100,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,524 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 91,524 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,525 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak EXPANSION TANK PERISHED AND LEAKING ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and oil contaminated (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coolant leak EXPANSION TANK PERISHED AND LEAKING ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,999 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,598 miles

ADVISE SECONDARY O/S REAR SIDE LIGHT OUT

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,028 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE TRACKED ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 49,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F TYRE TRACKED ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,193 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 38,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damadge on n/s/f wing

Pass 16 May 2011 38,154 miles

damadge on n/s/f wing

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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CP08 WOB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 WOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 WOB registered?

CP08 WOB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is CP08 WOB safe to buy?

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