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BN58 XRJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 144,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 143,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 142,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 140,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,634 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2019 123,614 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 114,568 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 108,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 86,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,991 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,662 miles

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 XRJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

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

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