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WJ58 OLA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,907 mi
Last recorded140,907 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 140,907 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from silencer which is starting to deteriorate and corrode. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 139,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 139,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 132,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 132,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 128,190 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 116,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,723 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 114,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,581 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,485 miles

Wipers smeary.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,485 miles

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,566 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight wearing inner edge!

Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,902 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,879 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 OLA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

WJ58 OLA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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