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WJ08 KVM

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,736 mi
Last recorded146,736 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,024 miles

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

exhaust deteriorted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,611 miles

Light corrosion on exhaust silencers through outer skins

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,610 miles

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

Light corrosion on exhaust silencers through outer skins

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,785 miles

Exhaust system corroded Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 98,785 miles

Exhaust system corroded Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,915 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

near side inner drive shaft boot insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine and under body covers fitted

near side inner drive shaft boot insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,706 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,706 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 57,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,785 miles

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,579 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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WJ08 KVM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ08 KVM, 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 WJ08 KVM registered?

WJ08 KVM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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