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BP57 ZSR

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,111 mi
Last recorded196,111 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 196,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 191,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust degraded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Aug 2023 191,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust degraded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Aug 2022 186,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

central/rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 27 Jul 2021 178,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn thin on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn thin on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Pass 10 Aug 2020 172,576 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 168,374 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 168,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 163,267 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SMALL CORROSION HOLES IN EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

Fail 16 Aug 2018 163,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

SMALL CORROSION HOLES IN EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

Pass 21 Aug 2017 158,798 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 158,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,762 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside

Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,761 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inside

Fail 27 May 2016 152,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in rear lower suspension bushes

windscreen damaged outside swept area of zone b

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,694 miles

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,694 miles

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,335 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 33,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,510 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 ZSR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 ZSR, 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 ZSR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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