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WJ58 VNA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,498 mi
Last recorded186,498 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 186,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 186,498 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 167,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 147,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 142,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 137,789 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 137,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 128,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 128,463 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 122,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre low on inner tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2015 122,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre low on inner tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 107,622 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 94,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in screen

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,283 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in screen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,873 miles

O/S/R upper side light not working.

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R upper side light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs and pads worn low

rear brake discs worn.

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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WJ58 VNA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

WJ58 VNA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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