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BN58 UYT

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,326 mi
Last recorded175,326 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 175,326 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Dent on rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 172,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 169,115 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 169,109 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 165,274 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 158,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 153,975 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 150,091 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 150,091 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 145,834 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 May 2015 145,834 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 141,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 117,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,023 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 95,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UYT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

BN58 UYT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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