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BD08 HXL

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,543 mi
Last recorded165,543 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 165,543 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 159,977 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 156,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 156,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 151,696 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,611 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,994 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,992 miles

Fuel tank insecure filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,167 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

205/50/17

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,720 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,633 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,291 miles

EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

F/N/S TYRE IS CURBED

REAR DISCS ARE WORN

Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,291 miles

EXHAUST IS VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

F/N/S TYRE IS CURBED

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

REAR DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,151 miles

Both front tyres have lumps missing out of the sidewalls.

The DPF fixing bolts are corroded.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 13 May 2013 73,909 miles

Nearside rear tyre lower on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 63,579 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 56,276 miles

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

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 HXL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD08 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

BD08 HXL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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