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BT08 CXS

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,690 mi
Last recorded188,690 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 188,690 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 177,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 163,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 163,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded uneven brake pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded, uneven brake pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 149,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 137,553 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 137,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 131,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 131,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,816 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,524 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT08 CXS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT08 CXS, 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 BT08 CXS registered?

BT08 CXS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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