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BL08 CLX

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

255,447 mi
Last recorded255,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 255,447 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 255,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 244,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 231,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 222,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 210,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 210,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 197,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2 mm 205/55/16 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 197,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2 mm 205/55/16 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 176,553 miles

bulb? connection? to 1 of 2 offside rear sidelights

nearside front dip beam dim in operation

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,169 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,226 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 140,407 miles

exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Fail 3 Sep 2014 140,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 126,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 112,318 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,114 miles

N/s/f tyre got cut on outside wall but not exposing cords pass/advise

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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BL08 CLX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL08 CLX, 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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BL08 CLX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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