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WG57 XPR

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,098 mi
Last recorded67,098 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 67,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 66,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,970 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH tyre wear suggests that the wheel alignment requires checking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wone -aprox.3mm tread left.

items removed from the drivers view prior to testing.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,196 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 30,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,469 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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WG57 XPR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 WG57 XPR, 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 WG57 XPR registered?

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

Is WG57 XPR safe to buy?

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