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WV08 HHM

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 145,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 138,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 134,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,412 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,289 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,094 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,043 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WV08 HHM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV08 HHM, 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 WV08 HHM?

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What year was WV08 HHM registered?

WV08 HHM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 HHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 HHM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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