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BL08 CKJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 155,430 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge (not to canvas)

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 1 Feb 2019 155,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge (not to canvas)

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Jan 2018 149,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyre valves cracking

both rear suspension springs rusting

exhaust rusting

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2018 149,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre valves cracking

both rear suspension springs rusting

exhaust rusting

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,611 miles

Front brake disc slightly lipped and corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low (3mm)

Rear brake disc slightly lipped and corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear wiper slightly smearing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 143,331 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner c v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly lipped and corroded

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low (3mm)

Rear brake disc slightly lipped and corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear wiper slightly smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,965 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 120,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,214 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 90,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,616 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,616 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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BL08 CKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL08 CKJ, 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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BL08 CKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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