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BG58 ZNS

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,072 mi
Last recorded132,072 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 132,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,363 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,912 miles

front tyres bald and rubber thin on inner edges

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seat

rear brake disks corroded on edges

rear tyres worn low and uneven on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2017 91,840 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres bald and rubber thin on inner edges

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seat

rear brake disks corroded on edges

rear tyres worn low and uneven on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,015 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,117 miles

split in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2011 26,106 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,106 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZNS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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