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BP57 XGJ

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fiited

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 116,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,739 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 110,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,000 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BULGE IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT BULGE IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,218 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,218 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,889 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges of tread

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 XGJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

BP57 XGJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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