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BG58 BVL

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,002 mi
Last recorded194,002 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 194,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 190,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 171,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem deteriated

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 171,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem deteriated

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 163,689 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 163,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 154,017 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 132,810 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,805 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,737 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,294 miles

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

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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BG58 BVL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BG58 BVL, 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 BG58 BVL registered?

BG58 BVL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is BG58 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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