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BG57 VDL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

198,430 mi
Last recorded198,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 198,430 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 198,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 181,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner egde

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 181,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner egde

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear upper side light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2015 162,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Winter tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 4 Jul 2015 162,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted to all 4 wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2014 145,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 145,832 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 137,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads allround worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,716 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 117,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 109,019 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,002 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BG57 VDL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BG57 VDL, 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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BG57 VDL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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