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BU58 FYR

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,487 mi
Last recorded195,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FYR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 195,487 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 195,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 189,529 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2023 178,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 178,414 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 167,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 154,195 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 154,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 134,682 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 115,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,952 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,464 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 69,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 69,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,757 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,757 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,842 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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BU58 FYR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU58 FYR, 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 BU58 FYR registered?

BU58 FYR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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