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WJ58 HGP

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,658 mi
Last recorded221,658 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 221,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 221,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 201,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 201,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 185,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 185,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 166,321 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust hanger brackets heavily corroded

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 137,587 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both sides - rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,195 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 91,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre becoming mis-shapen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 27,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,888 miles

Nearside 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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WJ58 HGP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

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

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