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BP08 RXL

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,719 mi
Last recorded167,719 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 RXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 167,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has been ran flat

Pass 17 Jun 2021 159,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 155,899 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 145,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 130,140 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 115,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all rear seat belts unable to be tested

Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,399 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all rear seat belts unable to be tested

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,509 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,509 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,364 miles

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

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 RXL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

BP08 RXL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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