MOT Status
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200,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
n/s/r indicator shows some white light
rear brake discs corroded/worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
n/s/r indicator shows some white light
rear brake discs corroded/worn
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
n/s door mirror repaired with tape
o/s/r wearing thin inner edge
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))
Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
n/s door mirror repaired with tape
o/s/r wearing thin inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn
both rear brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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VE08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VE08 SVO, 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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What year was VE08 SVO registered?
VE08 SVO is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 August 2008.
Is VE08 SVO safe to buy?
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