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BK58 VZE

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

238,423 mi
Last recorded238,423 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 238,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 196,985 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 145,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,038 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 77,554 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,241 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner pads are wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer side wall (not showing cords)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread

unable to clearly see rear inner pads

Fail 25 Oct 2013 67,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner pads are wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer side wall (not showing cords)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has age related cracks in tread

unable to clearly see rear inner pads

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,690 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,533 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 VZE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

BK58 VZE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is BK58 VZE safe to buy?

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