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WP08 HFU

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,062 mi
Last recorded182,062 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 HFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 182,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 173,806 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 165,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 146,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,518 miles

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 116,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side marker light out.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,311 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 68,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,726 miles

Nearside Front 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 May 2012 36,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,192 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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WP08 HFU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WP08 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 HFU registered?

WP08 HFU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is WP08 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 HFU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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