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BG08 LKP

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,627 mi
Last recorded160,627 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 160,627 miles

UNDERNEATH HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED/WAXOILED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened IN FRONT OF THE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 156,126 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLASTIC PANEL COVERING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERSEALED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 156,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLASTIC PANEL COVERING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERSEALED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 149,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened UNDERTRAY COVERING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UNDER SEALED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,720 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,440 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,274 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,883 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,883 miles

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

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

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

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 LKP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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