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BN58 UXG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,752 mi
Last recorded184,752 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 184,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 180,310 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 175,625 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 175,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 159,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 159,290 miles

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

Engine oil low

Front Front headlamps dim on dipped beam

Front Lower Exhaust down-pipe heat-shield partly insecure

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

Nearside Front Side marker lamp not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 143,299 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 143,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,387 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 90,708 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 90,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewalls damage due to under inflation

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 UXG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN58 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

BN58 UXG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is BN58 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 UXG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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