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BL08 DFN

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,969 mi
Last recorded124,969 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DFN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 124,969 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 124,969 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 120,335 miles

wiring harness rubbing on front crank pulley

Fail 1 May 2024 120,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres both sides on inner bands. 2055017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiring harness rubbing on front crank pulley

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 115,012 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 110,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,099 miles

Both front lower suspension arms , rear bushes in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,099 miles

Both front lower suspension arms , rear bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 98,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes worn/perished

nearside front tyre worn/perished on outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2018 93,648 miles

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside Rear ()

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Fail 8 May 2018 93,648 miles

Front Exhaust Hanger Broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside Rear ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Pass 15 May 2017 88,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,594 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall but not exposing cord

Fail 15 May 2015 67,201 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 67,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,243 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 46,962 miles

light accident damage to offside front and side repeater lens damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 8 May 2012 36,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 36,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DFN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BL08 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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