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AX08 BPK

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,649 mi
Last recorded151,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 151,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 141,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,964 miles

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

os wiper blade rubber deteriorating

osr tyre wearing inner tread

rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os wiper blade rubber deteriorating

osr tyre wearing inner tread

rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 70,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2016 70,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 54,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,593 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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AX08 BPK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX08 BPK, 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 AX08 BPK registered?

AX08 BPK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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