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BG08 VYC

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,845 mi
Last recorded153,845 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 153,845 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 149,241 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing peeling off

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 149,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak Expansion tank. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing peeling off

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2019 138,985 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing peeling off

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2019 138,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer casing peeling off

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,274 miles

EXHAUST POOR

EXHAUST POOR

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,211 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,255 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,659 miles

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

Fail 30 Apr 2011 64,659 miles

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

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

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

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 VYC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

BG08 VYC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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