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CU58 BTO

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,112 mi
Last recorded128,112 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 BTO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,851 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 4 Feb 2022 100,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 100,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 94,542 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 94,542 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,820 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 464,933 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 37,622 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,142 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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CU58 BTO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU58 BTO, 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 CU58 BTO registered?

CU58 BTO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is CU58 BTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 BTO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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