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BN08 RXM

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,250 mi
Last recorded97,250 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RXM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,250 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,820 miles

Exhaust corroded + mounts

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, springs + bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 93,820 miles

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

Exhaust corroded + mounts

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, springs + bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,392 miles

Engine mount play

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,392 miles

Engine mount play

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,032 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,030 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,169 miles

centre exhasut corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhasut corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,588 miles

front brake discs worn

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 21 Apr 2018 68,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,002 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,955 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,133 miles

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,667 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 RXM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

BN08 RXM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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