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N31 WUF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

185,522 mi
Last recorded185,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 WUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 185,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 180,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 175,442 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general age related corrosion to body chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2024 166,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 173,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 152,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 162,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 161,978 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 161,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low both, adjusters both seized (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,512 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 158,512 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsr and osr (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 134,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres have slight wear on edges

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body

Pass 13 Mar 2020 155,237 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 155,237 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 122,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 152,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2019 152,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2018 116,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 130,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,390 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre misshaped and worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,519 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 73,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,943 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,207 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,113 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,497 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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N31 WUF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 N31 WUF, 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 N31 WUF registered?

N31 WUF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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