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AX08 BPU

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,124 mi
Last recorded116,124 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens slightly damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2020 116,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 109,753 miles

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

o/s/r lens damaged/temp repair

Fail 17 May 2019 109,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r lens damaged/temp repair

Pass 18 May 2018 100,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 100,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,041 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,014 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 BPU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AX08 BPU, 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 AX08 BPU registered?

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

Is AX08 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 BPU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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