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CU08 MLZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,382 mi
Last recorded98,382 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 98,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,007 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,549 miles

Nearside number plate light dim / lens dirty

air intake pipe split

tailgate struts weak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,549 miles

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

Nearside number plate light dim / lens dirty

air intake pipe split

tailgate struts weak

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,189 miles

tailgate struts weak

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,317 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,319 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears / wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges / advise replacement / tracking

Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,319 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears / wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges / advise replacement / tracking

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 72,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,129 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,407 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 52,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,138 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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CU08 MLZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU08 MLZ, 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 CU08 MLZ registered?

CU08 MLZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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