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CP08 XWO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,558 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,182 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust sheild corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 97,315 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting area of attachment to vehicle starting to corrode (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 60,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 43,848 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,699 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 24,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,226 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XWO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP08 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

CP08 XWO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is CP08 XWO safe to buy?

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