VOLVO V50 GF08HKW has 25 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLVO V50 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,471 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 08:56.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Thursday 20th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

GF08HKW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH MAY 2027111,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH MAY 2026111,471 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST MAY 202520TH MAY 2026105,841 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 202413TH APRIL 202597,543 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 202497,538 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202313TH APRIL 202492,531 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearside And Offside, Tyres Also Cracked And Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage To Inner Side Wall Appears To Have Been Driven Flat At Some Point
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Has High Travel
  8. ADVISORY - Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202392,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nearside And Offside, Tyres Also Cracked And Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage To Inner Side Wall Appears To Have Been Driven Flat At Some Point
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Has High Travel
  9. ADVISORY - Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202212TH APRIL 202385,635 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 202285,635 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED25TH MAY 202127TH MAY 202283,843 MI
FAILED25TH MAY 202183,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 202181,649 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201929TH JANUARY 202074,135 MI
FAILED28TH JANUARY 201974,135 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201829TH JANUARY 201966,165 MI
FAILED30TH JANUARY 201866,165 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201715TH MARCH 201860,763 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201760,763 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201615TH MARCH 201753,024 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 201515TH MARCH 201647,258 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 201415TH MARCH 201541,842 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 201315TH MARCH 201436,480 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201215TH MARCH 201330,469 MI
FAILED12TH APRIL 201124,557 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED12TH APRIL 20112ND MAY 201224,557 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF08HKW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

GF08HKW MOT Comments

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GF08HKW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,471 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,193 miles

GF08HKW FAQs

This Volvo V50 with registration GF08HKW was manufactured on Friday 2nd May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 111,471 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 6,193 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volvo V50 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF08HKW has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo V50 has had 17 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 13 Major, 2 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo V50 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does GF08HKW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 10th September 2026 GF08HKW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF08HKW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 10th September 2026 GF08HKW does have Tax. Read more

When does GF08HKW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF08HKW will expire in 4 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GF08HKW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF08HKW will expire in 8 months on Thursday 20th May 2027. Read more

When did GF08HKW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF08HKW was on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 08:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF08HKW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF08HKW we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GF08HKW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for GF08HKW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GF08HKW?

GF08HKW is registered as a 2008 Volvo V50. Read more

How many miles has GF08HKW done?

The odometer reading for GF08HKW at the last MOT in May 2026 was 111,471 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,193 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF08HKW?

The vehicle GF08HKW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd May 2008. Read more

What colour is GF08HKW?

The official colour of GF08HKW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF08HKW have?

GF08HKW has a 2.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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