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BJ08 ZWW

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016

exhaust outer skin corroded

near side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

near side rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,181 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,061 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

O/s/r seat belt buckle shroud broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,061 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front discs badly corroded and worn

Both rear discs badly corroded

Both rear tyres out of shape

O/s/r seat belt buckle shroud broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,241 miles

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

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

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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BJ08 ZWW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ08 ZWW, 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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BJ08 ZWW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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