MOT Status
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111,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Windscreen slightly scratched
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen slightly scratched
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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BT08 XFP is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?
BT08 XFP is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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