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BN58 UZO

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,912 mi
Last recorded195,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UZO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 195,912 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 195,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 192,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.45.18.YXL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 188,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 188,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.45.18.WXL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 186,446 miles

Both front head lamp aims on there lower limit

Fail 14 Dec 2018 189,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front head lamp aims on there lower limits

Pass 3 Jan 2018 172,532 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres are worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 172,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear tyres are worn on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Rear box Corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 143,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Rear box Corroded (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S And O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 107,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,942 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 102,942 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,815 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,096 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UZO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO registered?

BN58 UZO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is BN58 UZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 UZO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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