CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG58 BVP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,450 mi
Last recorded199,450 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 199,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator expansion tank holed

Fail 4 Dec 2017 199,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

radiator expansion tank holed

Pass 13 Dec 2016 182,351 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 182,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 163,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 146,580 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 146,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,204 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 120,919 miles

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

both front tyres slighty wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 114,479 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG58 BVP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG58 BVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG58 BVP?

You can check the full history of BG58 BVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG58 BVP registered?

BG58 BVP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is BG58 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG58 BVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG58 BVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.