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AK08 BTR

2008 Volvo V50

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BTR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 76,385 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage small leek from pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/side front tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side rear tyre worn in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 76,385 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage small leek from pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/side front tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front tyre worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side rear tyre worn in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/side rear light not working replaced bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 72,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,898 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 66,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,360 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged SOCKET INSECURE (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,360 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged SOCKET INSECURE (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,864 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,864 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,424 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 56,424 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 16,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 16,491 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 BTR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BTR, 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 BTR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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