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BJ08 LGC

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,706 mi
Last recorded145,706 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,706 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring view of components

Fail 26 Jun 2025 145,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted at time of test obscuring view of components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,537 miles

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

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,638 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 127,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 116,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,789 miles

Rear both tyres starting to wear inner edge

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,037 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 103,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake effort 17%

Pass 25 May 2016 96,280 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 67,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 13 May 2013 57,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,659 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,585 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BJ08 LGC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ08 LGC, 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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BJ08 LGC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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