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BK58 OOY

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,124 mi
Last recorded205,124 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OOY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 205,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 199,640 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 199,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 171,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 171,157 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 148,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 148,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside rear tyre has cut smaller than 25mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,893 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 84,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OOY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

BK58 OOY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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