MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,834 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
child seat fitted to n/s/f not allowing inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted to n/s/f not allowing inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
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BG08 VYA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VYA, 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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How do I check the history of BG08 VYA?
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What year was BG08 VYA registered?
BG08 VYA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2008.
Is BG08 VYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG08 VYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG08 VYA have outstanding finance?
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