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BP57 XHL

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,311 mi
Last recorded169,311 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 169,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 161,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit and need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear boot latch worn

Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,605 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also has excessive play in shaft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,708 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 84,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,122 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 74,691 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,881 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 60,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,457 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 42,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,589 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 XHL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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