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BF08 EUK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,753 mi
Last recorded218,753 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 218,753 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 218,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 210,450 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside repeater and offside headlamp lens damage

Fail 17 Mar 2020 210,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside repeater and offside headlamp lens damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 197,936 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 169,870 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 169,865 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 147,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 147,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,205 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE JUDDERING ON TICK OVER COULD BE DUE TO DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING AWAY

Fail 31 Mar 2016 132,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE JUDDERING ON TICK OVER COULD BE DUE TO DUEL MASS FLYWHEEL

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING AWAY

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,344 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,353 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,137 miles

osr tyre close to ware markers

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,753 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 EUK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EUK, 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 EUK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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