MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wing mirror slight damage
Offside Rear Tyre under flatted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides tyres lump over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wing mirror slight damage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre under flatted
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres start to perish on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres start to perish on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inside tread of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks inside tread of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust system deteriorated
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not leaking exhaust gases
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gasses
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking gasses
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
Centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin loose
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Centre exhaust box corroded and outer skin loose
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Inner Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP08 DRV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BP08 DRV, 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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BP08 DRV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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