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WG57 XPV

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 93,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,555 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 91,532 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear lower tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,294 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 89,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,032 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,064 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,283 miles

Offside Front 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 XPV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPV, 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

How do I check the history of WG57 XPV?

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What year was WG57 XPV registered?

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

Is WG57 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG57 XPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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