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BF08 DTK

2008 Volvo V50

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,571 mi
Last recorded126,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DTK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Jul 2024 126,571 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake pads not meeting requirements (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2023 121,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front reverse lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,698 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front reverse lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 118,952 miles

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))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,746 miles

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

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

reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,247 miles

o/s/f door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,098 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror casing missing but no sharp edges

Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,338 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

heatshield insecure above rear silencer

Fail 25 Jun 2018 106,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror repeater broken & inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit & cracked between tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

heatshield insecure above rear silencer

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,624 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tracking advised

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Tracking advised

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,410 miles

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service indicator on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,410 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

service indicator on

tyre size 205/55/16

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre size 205/55/16w

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust outter skin rotten

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,236 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 79,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,022 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF08 DTK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BF08 DTK, 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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BF08 DTK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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