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WJ58 XMC

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,143 mi
Last recorded137,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XMC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,047 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed On edge. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 132,755 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed On edge. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,469 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 128,469 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety onto exhaust manifold FIRE RISK (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,826 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 123,826 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,480 miles

Front minnor exhaust leak front pipe to manifold area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front minnor exhaust leak front pipe to manifold area

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,320 miles

front number plate damaged .......

Fail 10 Oct 2016 86,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged .......

n/s/f tyre on limit .......

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,465 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,720 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2011 14,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 XMC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

WJ58 XMC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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