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WU08 BDX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 BDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 145,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,079 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded above steering rack on bulk head ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished tread opening up but no cords seen also worn on edge (Advise to replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,709 miles

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 pipes that run down bulk head are corroded over steering rack ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 128,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside slight cracking on inner edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,763 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,763 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,739 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 102,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,256 miles

both rear tyres inner edges out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,195 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,065 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,244 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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WU08 BDX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

WU08 BDX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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