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AV08 BHO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,425 mi
Last recorded110,425 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 96,826 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 79,523 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 79,523 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 70,584 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 70,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,441 miles

coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2022 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,826 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 61,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 58,781 miles

Front Bumper scratch and dent damaged

Nearside Rear Door and Body dent damaged

Rear Bumper scratch

Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper scratch and dent damaged

Nearside Rear Door and Body dent damaged

Rear Bumper scratch

Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,805 miles

Front Bumper scratch

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

Offside Front vehicle body damaged and dent but not Sharpe

Offside Rear Tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,517 miles

Front Bumper scratch

Nearside Front Side mirror cover damaged auto adjust does not work still secure

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

Nearside vehicle body damaged and dent but not Sharpe

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn Bold (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired broken cracked (1.5.1c)

Front Bumper scratch

Nearside Front Side mirror cover damaged auto adjust does not work still secure

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

Nearside vehicle body damaged and dent but not Sharpe

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre cracked all around ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,344 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre sidewall cut.

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,853 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 44,853 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,628 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,626 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,551 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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AV08 BHO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV08 BHO, 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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AV08 BHO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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