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BG58 UHF

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,086 mi
Last recorded167,086 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UHF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 167,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 167,053 miles

Emissions not tested Engine whining (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2020 161,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 153,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2018 140,441 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut on the cut not showing core's or ply

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner treed

Offside Rear Tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,879 miles

number 1 injector leaking exhaust gases slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,921 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 102,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,319 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,158 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 UHF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

BG58 UHF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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