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BP57 FRC

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,893 mi
Last recorded148,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FRC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

near side rear brake caliper has slight misting of fluid

Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,844 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,396 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall,not down to cords.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 115,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall,not down to cords.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 102,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 100,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2014 100,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,570 miles

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged/cut

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged/cut

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 764,724 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 764,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,096 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BP57 FRC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BP57 FRC, 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 BP57 FRC registered?

BP57 FRC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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