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WG57 XPM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,688 mi
Last recorded125,688 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF / NSR / OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 123,380 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF / NSR / OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,040 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front And Back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front And Back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,273 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting snapped off at top (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,109 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2020 112,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,237 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 100,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 90,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,169 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,032 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,315 miles

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

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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WG57 XPM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG57 XPM, 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 WG57 XPM registered?

WG57 XPM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WG57 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 XPM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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