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BL08 PXS

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,750 mi
Last recorded158,750 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 PXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 158,750 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 158,750 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,868 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 153,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 145,391 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 145,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 137,953 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,249 miles

rear brake discs corrded/pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,132 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 126,132 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,879 miles

Slight damage to the inside of N/S/F alloy

Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight damage to the inside of N/S/F alloy

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 PXS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

BL08 PXS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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