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BV58 YFJ

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,150 mi
Last recorded137,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 YFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 137,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 136,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 135,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 131,977 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,484 miles

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,376 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 73,376 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,554 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 49,516 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 49,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,351 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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BV58 YFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV58 YFJ registered?

BV58 YFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BV58 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 YFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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