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WU08 CBY

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,804 mi
Last recorded172,804 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 172,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine and gear box wetting oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cut to cords on bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake discs shields corroded/broken rubbing on discs

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 157,650 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/flaking

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox shaft seal slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to windscreen/stone chip

Rear rear chassis slight corrosion/flaking

Fail 30 Mar 2021 157,129 miles

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

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

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/flaking

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox shaft seal slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to windscreen/stone chip

Rear rear chassis slight corrosion/flaking

Pass 3 Apr 2020 146,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 146,886 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and no oil in engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Trapped behind seat. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,202 miles

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

Heavy items on rear seats unable to fully inspect seat belts.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 132,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Heavy items on rear seats unable to fully inspect seat belts.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,239 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,335 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 99,335 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken away (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,411 miles

service over due

Fail 2 Jan 2015 85,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level very low

service over due

Pass 30 Dec 2013 71,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,642 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,374 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,603 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 CBY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CBY, 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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WU08 CBY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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