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WJ58 VNB

2008 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,855 mi
Last recorded174,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 VNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 174,855 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 174,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 174,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 174,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 170,740 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 170,740 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 158,587 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 158,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 130,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,342 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,573 miles

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

Rear 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 VNB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

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

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