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BG08 VXM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 126,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,842 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,652 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 103,652 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,673 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre slightly damaged outer wall.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,157 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 47,490 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 47,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 39,247 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 39,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 31,995 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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 VXM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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