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BG08 VYA

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,834 mi
Last recorded178,834 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 178,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 170,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2023 159,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 150,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 117,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,011 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 74,816 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 48,393 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 48,393 miles

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.

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 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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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.

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