MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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
n/s headlamp not very bright, bulb held on with bulldog clips, kicking to right,
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,
Headlamp washers not working
Nearside Rear bottom corner of lamp broken
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
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
exhaust very rusty
front discs worn
r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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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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What year was BN08 CVB registered?
BN08 CVB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2008.
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