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BN08 RXA

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,341 mi
Last recorded155,341 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 150,115 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 128,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 115,616 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight weap from steering rack gaytor

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,088 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,759 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL SEATBELT INSPECTION

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,550 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,366 miles

CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED/BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE LOW (MEASURED @2.3MM)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,854 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,483 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 49,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise front/rear brake discs worn

advise slight movement nearside inner track rod joint

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 RXA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

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

Is BN08 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 RXA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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