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BD08 HXT

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 106,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,218 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 103,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 99,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 85,471 miles

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged but works fine

Pass 13 May 2011 77,222 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 HXT is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

BD08 HXT is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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