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WJ58 HGL

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,750 mi
Last recorded174,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 174,750 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 174,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 168,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 161,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 155,972 miles

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

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,675 miles

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 130,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 113,714 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear exhaust casing deteriorting

Pass 16 Jan 2016 96,521 miles

Rear exhaust box casing deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,217 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,955 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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WJ58 HGL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ58 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ58 HGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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