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WU08 CVJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 123,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 96,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,702 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,610 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 73,137 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,384 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,530 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,293 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,615 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,615 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,788 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 CVJ 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 76.2%.

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 CVJ, 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 WU08 CVJ registered?

WU08 CVJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 CVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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