MOT Status
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143,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm inner & outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
all front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure lining detached from backing (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
exhaust system corroded
offside rear brake flexi has a slight twist in it
plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas
rear indicators fading
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer fair condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 GKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AO08 GKJ, 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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AO08 GKJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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