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BT08 XEW

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,212 mi
Last recorded151,212 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,212 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 150,761 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 118,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,424 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,363 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,850 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 inner edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 100,850 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 inner edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot splitting

emissions high but passed

engine covers fitted

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2018 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot splitting

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

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

emissions high but passed

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XEW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT08 XEW, 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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BT08 XEW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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