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WG57 XRH

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,820 mi
Last recorded165,820 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 XRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 165,820 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 3 Feb 2018 146,901 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 146,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 134,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under tyrays

Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 103,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,260 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 XRH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

WG57 XRH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is WG57 XRH safe to buy?

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