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BF08 ESO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2023 97,448 miles

Front wishbones - Both rear bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Front Inner Pin hole split in CV boot.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 89,687 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 78,341 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 78,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,545 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,545 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,299 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,064 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 24,220 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

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 ESO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

BF08 ESO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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