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BK08 VJO

2008 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,150 mi
Last recorded141,150 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,150 miles

has temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 137,576 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 137,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wearing on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 125,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,267 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 101,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to edges of the inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Small deep cut inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,242 miles

Both rear tie bar bushes starting to perish

Both rear tyres have misshaped on inner egdes

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded - System still supported

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,880 miles

Both rear foam bump stops perished

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,880 miles

Both rear foam bump stops perished

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Outer skin on rear silencer corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,139 miles

Both rear bump stops splitting

Front control arm front bushes starting to break up

OSR shock absorber damp

Rear lower tie rod bushes seperating

both no.plates in poor condition

both rear drop links have play in them

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

very minor movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,191 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

very minor movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 28,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 VJO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK08 VJO, 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 BK08 VJO registered?

BK08 VJO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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