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BD08 SVC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SVC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 145,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 139,966 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,613 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,613 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 79,015 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 May 2016 79,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 34,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,355 miles

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

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 SVC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

BD08 SVC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BD08 SVC safe to buy?

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