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BF08 DWG

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2022 149,799 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2022 149,799 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,791 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 144,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 139,554 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,277 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 137,277 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 134,878 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,602 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

with effect of 20/03/2013 Airbag warning lights are an MOT failure item

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,232 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 DWG is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWG, 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 BF08 DWG registered?

BF08 DWG is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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