MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel warning indicator on dash indicating low fuel
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
fuel warning indicator on dash indicating low fuel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
engine & underbody covers fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall has a bulge, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge worn & cut, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
engine & underbody covers fitted
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre removed screw, tyres seems ok ()
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
engine service light is on
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
engine service light is on
low fuel light is on
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge, 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine service light is on
low fuel light is on
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
The engine & under body has covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK08 BTP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BTP, 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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What year was AK08 BTP registered?
AK08 BTP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2008.
Is AK08 BTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK08 BTP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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