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When is the MOT due for BG08 VLB?

The MOT for BG08 VLB is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of BG08 VLB?

The recorded mileage for BG08 VLB is 85,207 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BG08 VLB ULEZ compliant?

Yes, BG08 VLB (VOLVO V50) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2008 Volvo V50 1.8L Petrol · BG08 VLB

BG08 VLB

2008 Volvo V50 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/07/2008. Recorded mileage 85,207 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.

Make & Model: VOLVO V50
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 85,207 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 85,207 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1798cc

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BG08 VLB Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
85,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Volvo V50

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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BG08 VLB Mileage History

06/05/201112,574 mi
06/05/201112,574 mi
27/04/201222,995 mi+10,421 mi
03/05/201331,175 mi+8,180 mi
28/04/201435,886 mi+4,711 mi
30/01/201539,215 mi+3,329 mi
30/01/201539,215 mi
22/01/201646,711 mi+7,496 mi
19/01/201754,399 mi+7,688 mi
07/02/201858,046 mi+3,647 mi
01/02/201962,930 mi+4,884 mi
31/01/202069,069 mi+6,139 mi
14/10/202070,851 mi+1,782 mi
11/10/202173,908 mi+3,057 mi
13/10/202276,712 mi+2,804 mi
15/10/202276,740 mi+28 mi
13/10/202379,605 mi+2,865 mi
14/10/202482,578 mi+2,973 mi
13/10/202585,206 mi+2,628 mi
13/10/202585,207 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,030 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

BG08 VLB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 21:58

MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V50 (BG08 VLB) between May 2011 and October 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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