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BK58 LZW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 LZW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 112,582 miles

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

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 23 Jul 2024 107,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 107,279 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 95,040 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,767 miles

Both side rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust Back box outer skin rusty and falling off

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both side rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Exhaust Back box outer skin rusty and falling off

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side ()

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,796 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,796 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,479 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,502 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,714 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 LZW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK58 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

BK58 LZW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 LZW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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