MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective held on with clips not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre has thorn in outer shoulder/sidewall
Nearside mirror glass missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides worn ()
full sill inspection not poss due to plsstic covers
tow ball socket working but contacts need clean before using
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre has thorn in outer shoulder/sidewall
Nearside mirror glass missing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides worn ()
exhaust middle section heatshield insecure -- must be repaired not removed
full sill inspection not poss due to plsstic covers
tow ball socket working but contacts need clean before using
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak on gearbox(oil seal) on near side
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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AV08 XWC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AV08 XWC, 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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AV08 XWC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 August 2008.
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