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WU08 BVO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,889 mi
Last recorded88,889 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,889 miles

Nearside Front blade insecior

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front blade insecior

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,802 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,600 miles

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

Towbar component slightly worn tow-ball bent (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,893 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks too side wall

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,303 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,269 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,269 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 59,375 miles

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

tow ball swan-neck damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,497 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,118 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 BVO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU08 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU08 BVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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