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BJ58 KTP

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,288 mi
Last recorded195,288 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 195,288 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 174,949 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 174,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 158,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear numberplate lights dull

Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear numberplate lights dull

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,309 miles

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

undertrays fitted covering componants

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,198 miles

number plate lights dull

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn low/inner edge/uneven

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

rear floorpan covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,876 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON MATERIAL.....

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 KTP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BJ58 KTP, 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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BJ58 KTP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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