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BP57 XJE

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XJE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 177,689 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2023 177,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 173,140 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 172,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 163,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlight is on the lower scale of aim test the adjuster is missing the light output is marginal pass

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner forward and rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall has some damage inner edge of tread wearin uneven tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 158,686 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 158,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 155,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 146,291 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 146,291 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,272 miles

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

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

Upper & lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Fail 13 Feb 2017 135,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Upper & lower engine bay covers fitted some items may be obscured from view

Pass 17 Feb 2016 121,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,895 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 108,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 84,653 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 84,653 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,477 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 XJE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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