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BL08 LDZ

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,856 mi
Last recorded124,856 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 124,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 111,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 100,163 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 100,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,406 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,965 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 30 Jul 2012 33,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 21,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LDZ, 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 BL08 LDZ registered?

BL08 LDZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is BL08 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 LDZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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