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BL57 XWA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2022 136,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 132,101 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 132,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 126,068 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 126,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 114,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 105,222 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2015 72,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on edges & close to limit

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,070 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 50,333 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,258 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,175 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,189 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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BL57 XWA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL57 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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