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BG08 DBX

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 DBX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 69,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,563 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,949 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,952 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,804 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,600 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall has slight damage

Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,600 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear outer tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,220 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,931 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

offside suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,931 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

offside suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

offside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,983 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,510 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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BG08 DBX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG08 DBX, 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 BG08 DBX registered?

BG08 DBX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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