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BP08 VNX

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,097 mi
Last recorded174,097 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 174,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 174,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 156,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre lightly perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2020 147,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 142,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust brk by flex corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic side skirts fitted

Rear heat shield loose

Service light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 142,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust brk by flex corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic side skirts fitted

Rear heat shield loose

Service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Pershing in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Pershing in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes Slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,004 miles

Front Both tyre's close to legal limit (3 mm) and wearing inner edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both wish bone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,004 miles

Front Both tyre's close to legal limit (3 mm) and wearing inner edges

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both wish bone rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,038 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2013 45,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,510 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 VNX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

BP08 VNX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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