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AK08 BTP

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,118 mi
Last recorded150,118 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BTP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,118 miles

fuel warning indicator on dash indicating low fuel

Fail 9 Feb 2026 150,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 142,001 miles

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 141,999 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,950 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 133,950 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,568 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,188 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,720 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,303 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,303 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,446 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,857 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,015 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,459 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 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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AK08 BTP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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