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BD08 HXG

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,851 mi
Last recorded164,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 164,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BACK BOX IS CORRODED

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD IS LOOSE

Pass 8 Jan 2024 152,397 miles

Middle heatshield loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 152,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Middle heatshield loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 152,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,605 miles

Nearside plastic sill cover loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,513 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing wear to inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy wear to inner edge o/s/f tyre close to webbing being shown - advise replacement - (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre showing approx 2.5mm tread in places

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,111 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 107,099 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,866 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,734 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,436 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 80,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 70,210 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,276 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 63,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,943 miles

offside front running light inop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,430 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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BD08 HXG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD08 HXG, 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 BD08 HXG registered?

BD08 HXG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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