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WP08 ZBT

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,717 mi
Last recorded43,717 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 ZBT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 43,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 32,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 31,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,692 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,068 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 ZBT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

WP08 ZBT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is WP08 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 ZBT 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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