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BP57 ZSW

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,700 mi
Last recorded170,700 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZSW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 170,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 162,490 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 149,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 136,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,994 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 123,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 93,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 71,596 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,596 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no rear washer

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 ZSW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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