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BG08 VXX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

228,491 mi
Last recorded228,491 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 228,491 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 218,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + wing mirror cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front + offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 218,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light + wing mirror cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front and offside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2020 211,657 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 211,657 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 205,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

engine has little smoke

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 205,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

engine has little smoke

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 189,833 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Fail 17 Jun 2016 189,846 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking.,. (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up inner (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 181,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 172,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 157,858 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 157,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and deterioraing

under body exhaust heat shield damaged and insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 141,886 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

Fail 29 Aug 2012 141,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet aim incorrect

Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet aim incorrect

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 VXX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXX, 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 VXX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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