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BP57 ZSO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,350 mi
Last recorded70,350 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust outer skin deteiorated

Front tyres wearing on inner edges. Tracking my need checking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 48,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,115 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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 ZSO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

BP57 ZSO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is BP57 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 ZSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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