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BK08 VKF

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 178,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 178,162 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 178,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 170,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 159,448 miles

Centre and rear heatshields are loose .

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Sill cover . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked . (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 159,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre and rear heatshields are loose .

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Sill cover . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked . (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 147,545 miles

Central Heatshield insecure .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and smooth on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 147,545 miles

Central Heatshield insecure .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn low and smooth on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 125,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 108,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper position light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge and is cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,505 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,813 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both frontt tyres close to 1.6mm legal limit and wearing on edges. Advise tracking

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 VKF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

BK08 VKF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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