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BP08 DPZ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,463 mi
Last recorded161,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 161,463 miles

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

General corrosion to rear subframe / suspension components plus perishing to all bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 161,455 miles

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

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

General corrosion to rear subframe / suspension components plus perishing to all bushes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edges and <3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 149,476 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S/F driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 139,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 139,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 128,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 128,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,953 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,926 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,385 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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BP08 DPZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP08 DPZ, 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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BP08 DPZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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