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WV08 ZBZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,723 mi
Last recorded170,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ZBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 170,723 miles

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 170,665 miles

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

exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 167,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 167,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 164,515 miles

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

Surface corrosion on towbar

Fail 18 Oct 2019 164,515 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on towbar

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,035 miles

Offside Side Repeater Lens Damaged

Surface Corrosion Suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,302 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,185 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perished

Exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,435 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,777 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 111,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 98,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,763 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 78,536 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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WV08 ZBZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBZ, 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 WV08 ZBZ registered?

WV08 ZBZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is WV08 ZBZ safe to buy?

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