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CP08 WOJ

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,971 mi
Last recorded92,971 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 WOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,971 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 92,695 miles

Emissions not tested Readings far too high to carry out emissions test and excessive white smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm), and worn on inner and outer edges. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,703 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm), and worn on inner and outer edges. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,894 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,213 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 15,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WOJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WOJ, 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 CP08 WOJ registered?

CP08 WOJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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