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AK08 BTM

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,073 mi
Last recorded143,073 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BTM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 133,243 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to no brake pad friction material remaining (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,860 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 126,860 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to fuel leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,792 miles

bother tyres cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2021 109,387 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH WITHIN TREAD PATTERN / 205/50WR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,048 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to fragile load covering folded seats

Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,048 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Rigid fuel pipe leaking, located on bulkhead underside, leaking around securing clip (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test rear seat belts due to fragile load covering folded seats

Pass 3 May 2019 89,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 84,279 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 3 May 2018 84,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONEBUSH (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 4 May 2017 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended WISHBONE BUSH (2.4.F.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,652 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 60,524 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front x2 tyres inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,488 miles

front discs slightly worn

osf tyre 1 mm inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 43,421 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,538 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 BTM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BTM, 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 BTM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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