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WK57 FUT

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FUT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 123,319 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 123,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,941 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,809 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,067 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have a small amount of play

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre was partially deflated when presented and reinflated to correct pressure

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,667 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 64,577 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,239 miles

Front and rear brake pads look to be getting low but not properly visible,

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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WK57 FUT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WK57 FUT, 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 WK57 FUT registered?

WK57 FUT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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