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WL58 HDY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,539 mi
Last recorded176,539 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 HDY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 176,539 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 172,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear handbrake cables ends corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 172,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear handbrake cables ends corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 168,077 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 161,451 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 151,088 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f caliper piston looks damp but no leaks/drips seen

Fail 14 Sep 2020 151,063 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper retaining clip outter missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/f caliper piston looks damp but no leaks/drips seen

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,938 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 137,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,160 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,207 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,748 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,110 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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WL58 HDY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 WL58 HDY, 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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WL58 HDY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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