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WJ58 XLW

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 104,932 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,929 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,468 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,659 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,223 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 12 Feb 2014 14,989 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,824 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 XLW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW registered?

WJ58 XLW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is WJ58 XLW safe to buy?

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