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BV58 XRY

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,317 mi
Last recorded155,317 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 155,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 142,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 129,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 56,841 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 56,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BV58 XRY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV58 XRY, 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 BV58 XRY registered?

BV58 XRY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BV58 XRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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