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AK08 BTW

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 BTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2017 93,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 73,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 73,735 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,844 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,345 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

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 BTW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BTW, 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 BTW registered?

AK08 BTW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AK08 BTW safe to buy?

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