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BP57 XGV

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 134,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,904 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 133,901 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 132,781 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 132,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 131,479 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,836 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 121,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split

all brakes squeel on rolling road, advise to inspect and clean as required

exhaust flexible section deterioted

number plate lights dim

Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all brakes squeel on rolling road, advise to inspect and clean as required

exhaust flexible section deterioted

number plate lights dim

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexible section deterioted

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake flexible hoses outer rubber covers cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly torn

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear trailing arm bush has slight bonding failure

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly torn

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall not to cords

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear trailing arm bush has slight bonding failure

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 110,275 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 100,788 miles

BOTH WIPERS LEAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 100,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH WIPERS LEAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,075 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,073 miles

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

non obligatory n/s/f side/marker light out

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 XGV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XGV, 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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BP57 XGV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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