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BS03 CRS

2008 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 CRS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 121,662 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2025 113,960 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2024 104,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,756 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,559 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,678 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,449 miles

front discs and pads worn/require checking

n/s/r tyre getting low/stepping

service due

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,449 miles

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

front discs and pads worn/require checking

n/s/r tyre getting low/stepping

service due

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,915 miles

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

service due?

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,367 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

service due

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,203 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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BS03 CRS is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BS03 CRS, 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 BS03 CRS registered?

BS03 CRS is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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