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BP08 OGX

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 89,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55h16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,100 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,100 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides,not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield becoming loose

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,364 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55h16 pirelli winter m/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,236 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stops worn but not excessive.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,020 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,011 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,259 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 OGX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGX, 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 BP08 OGX registered?

BP08 OGX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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