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WU08 EWY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,956 mi
Last recorded134,956 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 EWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 134,956 miles

Rear suspension area corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2024 134,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 124,034 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 124,032 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,418 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 113,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,039 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smeary

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,019 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 90,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,541 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 83,541 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 17 May 2017 77,618 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner tread .......

o/s/r tyre wearing inner tread .......

wet test ...........

Pass 16 May 2016 71,258 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven inner tread also nail in tyre .....

Pass 19 May 2015 65,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,239 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,596 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 44,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 EWY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

WU08 EWY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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