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BN08 HRP

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,425 mi
Last recorded97,425 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 95,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 92,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,923 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 83,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,117 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,994 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN SIDEWALL NO CORDS VISIBLE

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 23,747 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)

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 HRP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 HRP registered?

BN08 HRP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BN08 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 HRP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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