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CP57 WRK

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,055 mi
Last recorded172,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 WRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 172,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 148,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 148,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 148,458 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear disc has slight scoring

engine covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

under body shields fitted at time of test

water dripping under vehicle

Fail 12 May 2016 148,414 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/55/16

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear disc has slight scoring

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

engine covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

under body shields fitted at time of test

water dripping under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2015 138,408 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 138,408 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield loose

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,341 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 49,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CP57 WRK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP57 WRK, 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 CP57 WRK registered?

CP57 WRK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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