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BP57 FSD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 132,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 118,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 106,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 91,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 43,192 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

THE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL BULGE ON THE OUTER SIDE WALL.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,275 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2011 18,275 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

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 FSD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP57 FSD registered?

BP57 FSD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 FSD safe to buy?

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