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BG58 UGC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,849 mi
Last recorded127,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,849 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 127,844 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Cable maybe snapped(not connected) (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,856 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 117,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,647 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 99,287 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,532 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,326 miles

slight imbalance on o/s/f

Fail 22 Nov 2012 72,325 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2011 62,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,194 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 UGC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

BG58 UGC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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