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AD57 WLW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 117,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 114,495 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 111,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 109,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,422 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 106,360 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 103,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,927 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,185 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,838 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,067 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 WLW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WLW, 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

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What year was AD57 WLW registered?

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

Is AD57 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 WLW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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