MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake excessively fluctuating All brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front engine and gear box wetting oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cut to cords on bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear 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 subframe and components corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear brake discs shields corroded/broken rubbing on discs
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/flaking
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox shaft seal slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight damage to windscreen/stone chip
Rear rear chassis slight corrosion/flaking
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/flaking
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner gearbox shaft seal slight wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight damage to windscreen/stone chip
Rear rear chassis slight corrosion/flaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and no oil in engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Trapped behind seat. (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and rear silencers. (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm and wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heavy items on rear seats unable to fully inspect seat belts.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heavy items on rear seats unable to fully inspect seat belts.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken away (7.1.1)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
service over due
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil level very low
service over due
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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WU08 CBY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 WU08 CBY, 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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WU08 CBY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 August 2008.
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