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BP08 DRV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,838 mi
Last recorded176,838 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 DRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 176,838 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre under flatted

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 176,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides tyres lump over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wing mirror slight damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre under flatted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 176,878 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres start to perish on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 176,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres start to perish on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 176,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 176,828 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inside tread of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2022 176,827 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inside tread of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2021 176,699 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 3 Jun 2020 173,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 173,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 167,426 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gasses

Fail 4 Jun 2019 167,426 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gasses

Pass 7 Jun 2018 159,115 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,722 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin loose

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 149,719 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin loose

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 139,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 125,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,475 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,161 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,278 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,278 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 DRV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP08 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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