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BF08 ZSK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,416 mi
Last recorded200,416 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 200,416 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2024 200,416 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 194,983 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 185,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 179,091 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated / corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 179,091 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated / corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 179,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil light on

Pass 13 Jul 2019 159,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2019 159,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,503 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 143,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 137,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 137,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 128,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded to excess (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 128,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded to excess (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 119,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 119,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 79,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,601 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
Full Volvo V50 reliability report

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BF08 ZSK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZSK, 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 ZSK registered?

BF08 ZSK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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