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BP08 ODK

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ODK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 147,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 138,517 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 138,517 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,588 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 131,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 123,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 104,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 92,354 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,266 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 66,266 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 62,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edges

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,485 miles

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

front brake discs corroded around edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 58,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded around edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,463 miles

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

exhaust corroding

long handbrake pull

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,463 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

long handbrake pull

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,853 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 47,853 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 38,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,146 miles

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

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

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

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 ODK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ODK, 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 ODK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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