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BP08 VNY

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,172 mi
Last recorded147,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VNY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 144,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 139,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,337 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,143 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 122,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,428 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,491 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 82,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,795 miles

both rear shocker bump stops splitting

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine emissions too clean to register a test result

Fail 28 Jun 2014 62,413 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 53,331 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,065 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,677 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 VNY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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