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BG58 ZNU

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

196,964 mi
Last recorded196,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 196,964 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 196,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 193,690 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2020 193,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2019 189,099 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 189,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 175,280 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2018 175,280 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 160,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 160,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 143,437 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 143,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side lights not working

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

n/s/f side marker light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front running light not working

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm, bald inner edge, advise replace.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front running light not working

offside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm, bald inner edge, advise replace.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,862 miles

1 Bulb out in nearside rear position lamp

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 9 Nov 2012 86,862 miles

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

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

1 Bulb out in nearside rear position lamp

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,312 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)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZNU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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