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BL57 CKJ

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 CKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,540 miles

exhaust very rusty..loosing layers but not blowing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 118,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre & rear sections of exhaust very corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 118,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

centre & rear sections of exhaust very corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 110,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 101,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge & has outer sidewall damage

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 91,504 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke on cold startup

Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke on cold startup

Pass 21 May 2012 74,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,760 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

approx 3mm left on both front tyres

slight lip on all brake discs

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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BL57 CKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL57 CKJ, 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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BL57 CKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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