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BG58 EOT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,745 mi
Last recorded182,745 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 EOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 182,745 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 182,745 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 174,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 168,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 162,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 158,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 147,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,056 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,892 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,445 miles

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

o/s/r top side light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/r top side light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,344 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EOT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 EOT, 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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BG58 EOT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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