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BN08 MHE

2008 Volvo V50

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,775 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 89,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed in perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,278 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 84,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,036 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 75,290 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has run out on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,569 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has run out on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,860 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front wishbone rear bushes torn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,013 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,582 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,582 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,390 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 30,999 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,999 miles

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,337 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 17,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,972 miles

N/S/R Tyre has chunk out of sidewall

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 MHE is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

BN08 MHE is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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