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BT08 RFL

2008 Volvo V50

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,558 mi
Last recorded62,558 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,558 miles

gearbox leak comimg out of switch

Fail 21 Dec 2020 62,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gearbox leak comimg out of switch

Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 41,342 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,684 miles

Front Radiator appears to be leaking, Recommend having a coolant system test for possable fault

Front Wipers are worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Radiator appears to be leaking, Recommend having a coolant system test for possable fault

Front Wipers not fully tested due to fault with washers and will need full testing when retested

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 29,041 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,811 miles

Both Side Front Tyre running Low On iner And Outer Edge...

Fail 12 Jul 2011 19,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both Side Front Tyre running Low On iner And Outer Edge...

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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BT08 RFL is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BT08 RFL, 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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BT08 RFL is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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