MOT Status
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230,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lighting lens damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS+OS (1.2.1 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
front brake pads 2/3 worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
uneven wear nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
uneven wear nearside rear tyre
near-side rear tyre wearing heavily on edges of tread.
rear silencer deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
near-side front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge of tread.
rear silencer deteriorated.
nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn heavy and uneven on inner edge
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just servicable
nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn heavy and uneven on inner edge
rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 NRU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 BL08 NRU, 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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BL08 NRU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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