MOT Status
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222,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in screen
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in screen
Nearside Rear seat squab missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear seat squab missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Radiator cross member corroded
Light smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, possible injector seal leak
Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
Offside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Radiator cross member corroded
Light smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet, possible injector seal leak
Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced
Offside Rear Brake pads appear to have overheated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes in the engine compartment (possible injector seat seal) (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported secure but not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight smell of fumes in the engine compartment (possible injector seat seal) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported secure but not in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear wiper blade deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
osr no-plate bulb dim
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
osr no-plate bulb dim
Both front side markers not working.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine sump.
n/s/r reflector cracked
o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn uneven inner edges
engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
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)
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG59 OBX is a 2009 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2009 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,914 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 WG59 OBX, 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 17 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WG59 OBX registered?
WG59 OBX is a 2009 Volvo V50, first registered on 3 December 2009.
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