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AK08 BEC

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 119,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 119,194 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 102,109 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 102,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,652 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 71,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,068 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,463 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,635 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 52,635 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,815 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,281 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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AK08 BEC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK08 BEC, 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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AK08 BEC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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