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WJ58 HGZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,967 mi
Last recorded182,967 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 182,967 miles

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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 164,855 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 164,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 161,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 161,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 159,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 156,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 153,527 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 150,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 146,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 140,883 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 136,256 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 May 2015 136,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 93,988 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,431 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,393 miles

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 HGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

WJ58 HGZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 HGZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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