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BK58 OOB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 134,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,436 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Misses part of the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 128,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Misses part of the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,204 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,961 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 118,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,368 miles

Central Rear brake light disconnected by owner

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,038 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,926 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,581 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,349 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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BK58 OOB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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