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BG08 VJO

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 103,513 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,419 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,461 miles

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

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Pads wearing thin. Further wear will result in M.O.T failure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,445 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Wheel deformed, Also causing deformation of tyre but not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Pads wearing thin. Further wear will result in M.O.T failure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn heavily on edge. Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,954 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,099 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes worn and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner tread edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres low and worn unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,268 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,319 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 VJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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