MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear handbrake cables ends corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear handbrake cables ends corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
o/s/f caliper piston looks damp but no leaks/drips seen
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper retaining clip outter missing (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
o/s/f caliper piston looks damp but no leaks/drips seen
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Rear tyre perished
exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front daytime running light not working
Offside Rear tyre perished
exhaust emissions too clean to get a reading
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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WL58 HDY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WL58 HDY, 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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WL58 HDY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 December 2008.
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