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BF08 EUH

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,642 mi
Last recorded196,642 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 EUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 196,642 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 8 Nov 2022 188,252 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 188,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 177,323 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 177,152 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 170,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 165,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 157,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat sheld insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,731 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 146,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 130,224 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 130,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 107,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 86,558 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,140 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,846 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 EUH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EUH, 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 EUH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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