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WR08 BGE

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 BGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Obstruction to access rear seat belts

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,844 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,166 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,162 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Fog light is not working

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,996 miles

Offside Front Fog light is not working

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 76,649 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 68,029 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 68,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 May 2012 56,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,344 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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WR08 BGE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR08 BGE, 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 WR08 BGE registered?

WR08 BGE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is WR08 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 BGE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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