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BG58 BVW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,250 mi
Last recorded179,250 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 179,250 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 176,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 176,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 169,540 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,290 miles

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,587 miles

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,301 miles

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 4 Oct 2017 148,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 148,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,411 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 133,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,126 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,029 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
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BG58 BVW 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 77.8%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

BG58 BVW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is BG58 BVW safe to buy?

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