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BF08 DWK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,563 mi
Last recorded178,563 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DWK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 178,563 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 178,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 29 Mar 2018 157,207 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 157,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,404 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 137,404 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,588 miles

Offside Rear Calliper leaking grease

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 117,587 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Corner (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Calliper leaking grease

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,203 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,130 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,918 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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BF08 DWK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DWK, 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 DWK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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