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BT08 XFM

2008 Volvo V50

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,997 mi
Last recorded146,997 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo V5094,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 146,997 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 134,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Managed to adjust just inside legal area. Adjuster faulty (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 97,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,748 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,784 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,017 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,972 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 XFM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BT08 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

BT08 XFM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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