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BG58 HMJ

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,111 mi
Last recorded194,111 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 194,111 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 159,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity one side light not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

both front tyre's worn in the centre.205/50r1793vxl

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,402 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,763 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,932 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,345 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 HMJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

BG58 HMJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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