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WJ08 KVO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,731 mi
Last recorded148,731 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 148,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,183 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 128,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,654 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 116,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,612 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 108,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Offside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,768 miles

Engine oil leak

Near side rear reflector damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear no plates deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,475 miles

front and rear no plates deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer flakeing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,181 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer flakeing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 32,982 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KVO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

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

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