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BK58 HPU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,112 mi
Last recorded227,112 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 HPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 227,112 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 226,642 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system incomplete. Section missing at rear. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 206,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 206,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 197,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corossion

Fail 2 Oct 2023 197,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corossion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 186,544 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 175,530 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 166,051 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 157,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 146,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,980 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,393 miles

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

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

Offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 81,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 80,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,943 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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BK58 HPU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK58 HPU, 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 BK58 HPU registered?

BK58 HPU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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