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BN58 HKU

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,018 mi
Last recorded171,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 HKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 171,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 167,214 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 160,264 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 140,089 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 140,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,386 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 126,656 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,789 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,244 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 116,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,767 miles

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

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

wipers smeer

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,989 miles

osr tyre sidewall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,322 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BN58 HKU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN58 HKU, 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 BN58 HKU registered?

BN58 HKU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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