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BP57 XHM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,789 mi
Last recorded202,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 202,789 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 199,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 195,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 190,272 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 185,093 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 185,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 178,248 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 178,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 170,428 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 161,162 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 161,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 149,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 149,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 145,129 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2017 135,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 116,243 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 102,788 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriorating

slight rear brake disc wear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,873 miles

reasr exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,758 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 58,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 XHM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

BP57 XHM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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