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155,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted STRONG ADVISE (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
No diesel smoke detected.
Pads worn lower on OSR and brake holding slightly.
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre getting close to makers wear bars
Nearside Rear tyre very low on inner edge and tread starting to get low
Offside Front tyre getting close to makers wear bars
Offside Rear tyre has very slight wear on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre getting close to makers wear bars
Nearside Rear tyre very low on inner edge and tread starting to get low
Offside Front tyre getting close to makers wear bars
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre has very slight wear on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front and nearside rear tyres very low on inner edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r & both front wheels have some buckling
small chip in windsreen
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r & both front wheels have some buckling
small chip in windsreen
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/f allow wheel has slight damage (inner edge)
n/s/f tyre wall slight damaged
nail in n/s/r tyre
o/s/f alloy wheel has slight damage (inner egde)
service over due
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU09 YEY is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 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 AU09 YEY, 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 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AU09 YEY is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2009.
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