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BP57 FRO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,087 mi
Last recorded64,087 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 64,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,087 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,182 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 43,311 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 41,043 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,682 miles

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

n/s/f rim slightly distored inner side

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,130 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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BP57 FRO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

BP57 FRO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is BP57 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 FRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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