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125,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 unable to check both O/S/R outer and centre seat belts due to area full
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside side repeater damaged
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively FREEPLAY ADJUSTMENT IF POSSIBLE (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust box casing breaking up
Offside Rear Brakes pads appear to be getting low, requires wheels off to confirm
Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items
Emissions not picked up by smoke tester
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres perished
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Emissions not picked up by smoke tester
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres perished
all brake discs worn
child seats fitted
rear brake pads low
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all brake discs worn
child seats fitted
rear brake pads low
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
wiper blades smeary
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
wiper blades smeary
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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ES08 FFS is a 2012 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2012 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 85,860 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 ES08 FFS, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ES08 FFS registered?
ES08 FFS is a 2012 Volvo V50, first registered on 26 November 2012.
Is ES08 FFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for ES08 FFS shows 38 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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