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AD57 WLV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

242,663 mi
Last recorded242,663 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WLV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 242,663 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 220,832 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

rear lens cracked offside rear

Pass 7 Sep 2023 192,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 192,000 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 135,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,520 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 112,515 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,277 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,470 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,340 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,355 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,965 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 29,385 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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AD57 WLV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD57 WLV, 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 AD57 WLV registered?

AD57 WLV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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