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BL57 XWB

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,246 mi
Last recorded218,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 218,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 203,032 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 202,726 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear brackets broken x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 181,998 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 181,998 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 169,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 159,728 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,114 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Jul 2018 149,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs worn/pitted

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Jun 2017 141,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 137,076 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,279 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,449 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 118,445 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 85,121 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 85,121 miles

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

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 XWB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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