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WK58 WFM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,794 mi
Last recorded214,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 WFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 214,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 214,780 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 205,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 197,402 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 196,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 179,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 163,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2020 149,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 132,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,709 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 116,709 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,608 miles

windscreen has a small crack on n/s not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 Jul 2015 98,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen has a small crack on n/s not affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,073 miles

Both rear suspension arms, bushes starting to perish

Front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear suspension arms, bushes starting to perish

Front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,251 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,251 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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WK58 WFM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK58 WFM, 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 WK58 WFM registered?

WK58 WFM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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