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BP57 XHD

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,950 mi
Last recorded173,950 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 173,950 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 158,121 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 158,121 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 138,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 92,733 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 92,621 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipe [front to rear] leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 88,046 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [no leaks]

Fail 25 May 2018 87,996 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded [no leaks]

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,219 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge

exhaust silencer has corrosion on outer skin

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,479 miles

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,522 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,830 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,107 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,876 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 XHD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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