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WU08 BBX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

191,542 mi
Last recorded191,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 BBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2024 191,542 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 190,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 189,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

exhaust shield slightly insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2020 185,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust shield not fully surcure

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 185,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust shield not fully surcure

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,401 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 162,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box 2nd skin peeling

Fail 2 Jun 2018 162,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box 2nd skin peeling

Pass 19 May 2017 148,211 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres slight wear on inner edges

outer skin on exhaust box corroding

Fail 18 May 2017 148,151 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken bottom coil broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres slight wear on inner edges

outer skin on exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 May 2016 130,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box outer skin rotten

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 May 2016 130,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box outer skin rotten

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,556 miles

mid silencer outer skin split

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,837 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)

Rear silencer deteriorated but not leaking gas

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,222 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,222 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,531 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner

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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WU08 BBX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU08 BBX, 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 WU08 BBX registered?

WU08 BBX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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