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BP57 XHK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 163,321 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 163,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 155,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 153,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 149,130 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 149,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 145,349 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 145,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 140,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tear on o/s/f tyre rubbing strip

Fail 10 Jan 2017 140,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective dog belt stuck in socket (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tear on o/s/f tyre rubbing strip

Pass 4 Jan 2016 134,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 127,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 119,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XHK, 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 XHK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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