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BJ58 KTK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,731 mi
Last recorded167,731 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 167,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 159,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 159,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,125 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 152,125 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 142,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,813 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 133,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 133,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 112,305 miles

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

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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BJ58 KTK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 KTK, 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 BJ58 KTK registered?

BJ58 KTK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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