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AD57 WLX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,567 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,540 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 90,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,233 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,073 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres VERY ! BALD ! On inner edges and 4mm over 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tiny Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,825 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,608 miles

front tyres low rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,950 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 34,284 miles

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

Very slight play steering column rake adjustment

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,284 miles

Very slight play steering column rake adjustment

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 WLX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

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

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