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BIL 74

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 74
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 102,567 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,467 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 87,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 85,117 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner in places due to uneven wear also a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,797 miles

nearside rear tyre has flat spots on inner of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,650 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,956 miles

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

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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BIL 74 is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BIL 74, 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 BIL 74 registered?

BIL 74 is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is BIL 74 safe to buy?

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