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BG08 VKX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,694 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 202,804 miles

Nearside Front brake hose cracking

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

Offside Front brake hose cracking

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,859 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,477 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,591 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 67,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,223 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,223 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,686 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/f tire close to limit and worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,581 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 30,111 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 30,111 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 VKX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 VKX registered?

BG08 VKX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 VKX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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