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2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,320 mi
Last recorded80,320 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CSV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,810 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,796 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,823 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,690 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 69,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,108 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,196 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear brake pads weariong low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,872 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre has slight cut in inner sidewall, however not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,084 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 23,081 miles

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

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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BG08 CSV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG08 CSV, 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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BG08 CSV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 CSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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