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WG57 XPS

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,598 mi
Last recorded179,598 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 179,598 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 27 Jan 2025 179,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2024 170,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2023 158,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 107,104 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,151 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,151 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,560 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,219 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,211 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,685 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,410 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WG57 XPS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

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

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