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BT08 XFJ

2008 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,901 mi
Last recorded219,901 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 219,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread inner edge 205 70 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 201,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 201,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 187,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 177,651 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 172,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,141 miles

suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 155,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 147,302 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,842 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked, perished and unevenly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked, perished and unevenly worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,609 miles

fuse box insecure in the nearside front foot well

service light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 94,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuse box insecure in the nearside front foot well

service light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,224 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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BT08 XFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFJ, 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 BT08 XFJ registered?

BT08 XFJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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