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BN58 UZJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,397 mi
Last recorded144,397 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 144,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 134,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,892 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,721 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 115,004 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 115,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,272 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,292 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 93,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 86,591 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,846 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

BN58 UZJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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