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BV08 SWO

2008 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,557 mi
Last recorded230,557 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Trafic108,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SWO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 230,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 230,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 225,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 225,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 205,221 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 205,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 188,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 184,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 171,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 159,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,117 miles

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

front number plate

slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sills

spare wheel missing and security of carrier

Fail 3 Nov 2017 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

front number plate

slight damage to n/s and o/s outer sills

spare wheel missing and security of carrier

Pass 22 May 2017 129,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

drivers seat base worn

washers operating middle of windscreen

Fail 20 May 2017 129,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat base worn

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

washers operating middle of windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,581 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 116,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 103,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 89,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 87,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 71,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,245 miles

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
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BV08 SWO is a 2008 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWO, 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.

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What year was BV08 SWO registered?

BV08 SWO is a 2008 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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