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WU08 EYR

2008 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,434 mi
Last recorded119,434 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 EYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,434 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,448 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,863 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,186 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,357 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 72,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 72,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,843 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 43,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,902 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 EYR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EYR, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 EYR?

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What year was WU08 EYR registered?

WU08 EYR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 June 2008.

Is WU08 EYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 EYR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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