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BD57 TYP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,345 mi
Last recorded131,345 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 TYP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,835 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 122,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,410 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,976 miles

Central Front slight leak which is going over the brake pipes =braking system is fine .

Central Rear central exhaust silencer skin coming away from exhaust.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,551 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,626 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,551 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,258 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,133 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,585 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,233 miles

slight damage to offside mirror.

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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BD57 TYP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 BD57 TYP, 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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BD57 TYP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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