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BK58 VXY

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 145,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 138,366 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 138,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,207 miles

Rear back box outer shell corroded

chip in window screen

Fail 15 Jun 2020 111,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear back box outer shell corroded

chip in window screen

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,067 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 81,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 72,882 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner edge bald

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,119 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,034 miles

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

front brake discs part worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,970 miles

front number plate is damaged

n/s headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,059 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 VXY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

BK58 VXY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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