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BW57 MYC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,409 mi
Last recorded192,409 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 MYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 192,409 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 181,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 175,837 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 175,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 170,597 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 169,362 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 169,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 165,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 165,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 161,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 153,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 145,962 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 136,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 136,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 120,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,124 miles

offside front tyre's inner edge slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2012 86,965 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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BW57 MYC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW57 MYC, 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 BW57 MYC registered?

BW57 MYC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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