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CP08 XWS

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,312 mi
Last recorded124,312 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,312 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 119,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 119,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,979 miles

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 4 Feb 2023 114,682 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 114,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 101,509 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,826 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,826 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,162 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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CP08 XWS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

CP08 XWS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is CP08 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 XWS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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