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BN08 KXF

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,331 mi
Last recorded161,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,331 miles

Coil spring corroded corrosion on all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 161,331 miles

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

Coil spring corroded corrosion on all suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 158,483 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 156,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 156,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,551 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 155,153 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 155,153 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 154,692 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 154,486 miles

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural and components corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 30 Jan 2020 154,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural and components corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 144,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f less bright (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear no plate cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2019 144,583 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe by first securing clamp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f less bright (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

rear no plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

signs of moisture around fuel pipes (potential fuel leak higher up)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 127,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

signs of moisture around fuel pipes (potential fuel leak higher up)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,967 miles

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

engine & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 111,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 97,005 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,179 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,610 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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BN08 KXF is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN08 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

BN08 KXF is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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