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BJ04 OLA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 OLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 177,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 164,270 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 164,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 148,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,483 miles

NSR bumpstop perished.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Foreign object inside offside rear tyre.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 83,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,213 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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BJ04 OLA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ04 OLA, 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 BJ04 OLA registered?

BJ04 OLA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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