MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust Heat Shield Loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres getting very low especially on edges
front exhaust flexi deteriorating and slight blow
n/s front tyre getting very low on inner edge
n/s rear shocker cover insecure
slight corrosion rear brake discs
slight lip front brake discs
slight oil leak
front exhaust flexi deteriorating
n/s front tyre getting very close to legal limit , very low on inner edge and close to exposing cords
slight corrosion rear brake discs
slight oil leak
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertrays fitted
n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s front and rear and n/s front tyres getting very low on inner edges also close to exposing cords
slight corrosion and lip rear brake discs
slight lip front brake discs
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertrays fitted
n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s front and rear and n/s front tyres getting very low on inner edges also close to exposing cords
slight corrosion and lip rear brake discs
slight lip front brake discs
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertray fitted
slight corrosion and lip rear brake discs
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres getting very low on inner edges
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertray fitted
n/s o/s front lower suspension arms inner bushes getting weak
slight corrosion and lip rear brake discs
child seat fitted n/s rear
chip in windscreen
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertray fitted
oil leak
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
child seat fitted n/s rear
chip in windscreen
covers on outer sills
engine cover and undertray fitted
n/s rear tyre deteriorating , splitting and getting low on inner edge
o/s front tyre very low on inner edge and close to exposing cords
oil leak
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs in bad condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear discs in bad condition
front discs in bad condition
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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WG57 YAY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 WG57 YAY, 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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WG57 YAY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 February 2008.
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