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BP08 VNW

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 153,134 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2025 153,080 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured osr (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 127,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 120,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,866 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 111,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,390 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 95,961 miles

toe bar corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 95,961 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

toe bar corroded

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,569 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,047 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,909 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 32,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VNW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

BP08 VNW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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