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WV58 XUA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 XUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,634 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 109,634 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 95,269 miles

Central Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 95,264 miles

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

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

Central Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,165 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 79,676 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 70,243 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 70,243 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,810 miles

SRS airbag service required, message illuminated on dash

Pass 5 May 2015 51,085 miles

1 of 2 osr position bulbs inop

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 43,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2014 43,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2013 34,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 34,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,911 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WV58 XUA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV58 XUA, 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 WV58 XUA registered?

WV58 XUA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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