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BN08 CVB

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,756 mi
Last recorded137,756 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CVB
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 137,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 137,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,446 miles

Central Exhaust box deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 119,382 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside DRIVESHAFT SUPPORT BEARING NOISY

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,386 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 115,386 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,220 miles

n/s headlamp not very bright, bulb held on with bulldog clips, kicking to right,

Fail 1 Dec 2021 111,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlamp not very bright, bulb held on with bulldog clips, kicking to right,

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,702 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear bottom corner of lamp broken

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,699 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear bottom corner of lamp broken

ns reverse lamp n/w

Pass 16 Apr 2020 100,359 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corroded across the outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim of the N/S/F wheel slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 100,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corroded across the outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim of the N/S/F wheel slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,794 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,337 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 81,337 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,473 miles

exhaust very rusty

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,195 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,077 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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BN08 CVB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN08 CVB, 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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BN08 CVB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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