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BK58 OOA

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,086 mi
Last recorded170,086 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OOA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 170,086 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 166,972 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 162,962 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 162,960 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 159,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,143 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2019 151,529 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb in wrong ? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 position lamp bulbs not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 120,159 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,474 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,821 miles

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

all brake disc slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 OOA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OOA, 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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BK58 OOA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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