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BJ08 LGG

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,840 mi
Last recorded147,840 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 147,840 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid re check wiper blades when the washers are working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - tyre is also worn to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged power steering pipe metal pipe close to pump has a cut (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust - the exhaust is fowling on the heat shield

o/s/r tyre showing wear to edges

Pass 8 Oct 2019 141,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 123,271 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,708 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 109,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,998 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 99,998 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,786 miles

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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BJ08 LGG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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