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BK08 DZN

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 DZN
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,496 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,472 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,861 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,241 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,473 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake travel high

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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BK08 DZN is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK08 DZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 DZN registered?

BK08 DZN is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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