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BG58 ESF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ESF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 126,823 miles

Advise o/s number plate lamp dim

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Advise slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

Advise slight play in o/s steering arm

Advise wipers smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 126,823 miles

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

Advise o/s number plate lamp dim

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Advise slight play in both rear antiroll bar link arms

Advise slight play in o/s steering arm

Advise wipers smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,251 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 ESF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

BG58 ESF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is BG58 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 ESF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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