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BG08 VKB

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,423 mi
Last recorded46,423 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,534 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 34,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 29,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 25,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres have perished

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 14,806 miles

n/s and o/s headlight aims

Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,443 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,298 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 VKB 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 94.1%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

BG08 VKB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is BG08 VKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VKB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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