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BF08 HEV

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,286 mi
Last recorded137,286 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,286 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 137,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 95,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 44,348 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,771 miles

Non obligatory mirror missing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 38,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,363 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 HEV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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