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BG08 LKA

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,951 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear both sides brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,697 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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BG08 LKA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG08 LKA, 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 BG08 LKA registered?

BG08 LKA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is BG08 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 LKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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