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WG57 XPZ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,788 mi
Last recorded150,788 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulder and worn to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 145,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,189 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner tread stepped and slightly out of shape

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,547 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

knocking noise from n/s/f engine bay

under trays front

Fail 1 Jul 2016 127,539 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing rear large bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing rear large bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

knocking noise from n/s/f engine bay

under trays front

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,465 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing in outer side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 124,465 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing in outer side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear nearside tyre sidewall perished.

slight play offside and nearside lower front suspension joints.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 110,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 110,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads down to 25%

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XPZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

WG57 XPZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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