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BN08 KXS

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 136,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 134,593 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2021 131,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,395 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,870 miles

eng.cover fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,839 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 108,839 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,634 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,898 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KXS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 KXS registered?

BN08 KXS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BN08 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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