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BP57 FRL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,977 mi
Last recorded169,977 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 169,977 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 169,977 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,721 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 151,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 141,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 130,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer outer skin breaking up

Pass 26 Jan 2012 103,483 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 82,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in nsf tyre.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,285 miles

nail in nsf tyre.

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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BP57 FRL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BP57 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

BP57 FRL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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