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WR58 FAU

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 FAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 97,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

coolant expansion tank cracked, slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,552 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre castellated inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,883 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,666 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,375 miles

BOTH front wishbone bushes perishing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 43,393 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished.

Both rear tyres have light perishing.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,707 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,189 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 39,189 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,444 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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WR58 FAU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR58 FAU, 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 WR58 FAU registered?

WR58 FAU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is WR58 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR58 FAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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