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BT08 XGM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,479 mi
Last recorded238,479 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 238,479 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 238,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 233,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 228,058 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 224,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 216,989 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 216,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 213,327 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 213,327 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 206,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 199,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 183,383 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low and stepped on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 167,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 155,565 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

anti skid light on

Fail 9 Nov 2015 155,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

anti skid light on

n/s/f door mirror unit broken

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,727 miles

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

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

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 XGM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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