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WG57 XPU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,344 mi
Last recorded134,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 134,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,404 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,010 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,216 miles

nearside rear tyre hes slight uneven wear

Fail 8 Jul 2015 64,216 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)

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

nearside rear tyre hes slight uneven wear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,306 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,024 miles

offside rear tyre unevenly worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 23,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XPU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

WG57 XPU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WG57 XPU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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