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BL57 XVY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,069 mi
Last recorded222,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XVY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 222,069 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 212,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 201,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 188,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 169,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,028 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 151,028 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 134,039 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 133,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 126,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,886 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,291 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 71,291 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XVY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XVY, 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 BL57 XVY registered?

BL57 XVY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is BL57 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 XVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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