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WJ58 HGK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,918 mi
Last recorded175,918 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 175,918 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 175,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 167,734 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 167,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,915 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 157,114 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,481 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 154,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 151,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 148,488 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,824 miles

Rear Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 144,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge, strongly advise replacement

Rear Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2017 139,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,166 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD AREAS CUT.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM.205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM. 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 134,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD AREAS CUT.

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER TREAD AREA.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM.205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM. 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 128,970 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,970 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated and off side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,462 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 117,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,871 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

centre silencer is detiorating

unable to detect smoke or revs but visual ok

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,281 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 81,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WJ58 HGK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ58 HGK, 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 WJ58 HGK registered?

WJ58 HGK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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