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BG08 VKR

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,676 mi
Last recorded92,676 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VKR
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,256 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 57,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

we advise it is replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,105 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 VKR is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

BG08 VKR is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is BG08 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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