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BN08 KSK

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,614 mi
Last recorded114,614 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KSK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 114,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,018 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 100,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BULGED OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged WORN INNER EDGE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 92,676 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 92,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,892 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,440 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,510 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

tyre inflation kit missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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BN08 KSK is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red 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 BN08 KSK, 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 BN08 KSK registered?

BN08 KSK is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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