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WJ08 LZC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,111 mi
Last recorded180,111 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 180,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 172,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 169,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 150,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

consition of rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,891 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine undertray fitted.

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 107,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak.

Engine undertray fitted.

Exhaust rear box outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 74,242 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LZC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZC, 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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WJ08 LZC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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