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WN58 GXP

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

207,259 mi
Last recorded207,259 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 GXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 207,259 miles

Fuel filter hosing insecure

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 193,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 189,261 miles

Front tyres worn on inside

Pass 19 Oct 2022 183,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,discs corroded.pads soon need changing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 179,773 miles

both nearside and offside front tyre deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2021 179,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to cord and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to cord and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 171,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 150,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,208 miles

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

inner edges of tyres worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 120,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 110,911 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2015 110,911 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

dampness around fuel filter

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,568 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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WN58 GXP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WN58 GXP, 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 WN58 GXP registered?

WN58 GXP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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