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BN08 HRD

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,320 mi
Last recorded173,320 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 173,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 163,949 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 163,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 155,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,680 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 147,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,636 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 130,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 122,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,619 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,139 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,135 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 HRD is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BN08 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

BN08 HRD is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is BN08 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 HRD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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