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AD57 WME

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,548 mi
Last recorded45,548 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 WME
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured OS & NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,311 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rod slight play. ()

Fail 13 Aug 2024 45,311 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Pipe split at the retaining clip below the bulkhead. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip not holding the gaiter in place. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner rod slight play. ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,905 miles

Diesel pipes (bulk head) leaking/ weeping

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Various components underside corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 44,904 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR & OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel pipes (bulk head) leaking/ weeping

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (d))

Various components underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 44,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,340 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency very low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,888 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edges and front valve stems are starting to crack

Hand brake has little reserve travel, only just passed brake test (17% wheels did not locked)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,136 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 33,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 28,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,474 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 WME is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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