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WN08 CTU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,580 mi
Last recorded180,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 CTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 180,580 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 173,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 170,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 162,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 142,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2015 142,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 126,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

middle section exhaust deteriorated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,842 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,842 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,842 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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WN08 CTU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN08 CTU, 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 WN08 CTU registered?

WN08 CTU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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