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BD08 HXX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,725 mi
Last recorded126,725 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,090 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 124,757 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 124,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Slight play up and down in steering column when in the locked position.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 124,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,451 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 124,304 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 124,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 124,003 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 124,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 123,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 123,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 122,435 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 122,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 121,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,925 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 112,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 99,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 99,936 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 89,212 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 89,212 miles

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

Both rear stay arms bushes perished

Front discs poor condition

Rear discs poor condition

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 HXX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

BD08 HXX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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