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WJ58 HGX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 96,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 89,500 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,678 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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Pass 30 Jan 2020 67,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 67,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear rubber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,411 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 57,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,386 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,096 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,746 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 HGX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

WJ58 HGX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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