CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV08 SVG

2008 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,720 mi
Last recorded67,720 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SVG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 67,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 64,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 63,527 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 63,527 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,337 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 63,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,075 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,075 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 49,014 miles

ABS distributor corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perish

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perish

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 May 2011 24,628 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
Full Renault Trafic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV08 SVG is a 2008 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 108,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 SVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV08 SVG?

You can check the full history of BV08 SVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV08 SVG registered?

BV08 SVG is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is BV08 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 SVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV08 SVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV08 SVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.