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BJ08 ZXN

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,539 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2025 97,944 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,736 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 95,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 93,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 90,631 miles

Central Rear Dog Safety device fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 87,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,356 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,682 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear washer jet deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front side-marker inop

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,869 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,507 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 ZXN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZXN, 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 BJ08 ZXN registered?

BJ08 ZXN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 ZXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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