MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres inner edges heavily worn/scrubbed
centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure
front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing ()
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres inner edges heavily worn/scrubbed
centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure
front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose
corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive
front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall and inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply starting to break through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply braking through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and wall heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply breaking through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
centre and rear exhaust heat shields loose
corrosion to most rear suspension components but not excessive
front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess
corrosion to some rear suspension components but not excessive
exhaust heat shields loose
front to rear exhaust corroded but not to excess
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust centre and back boxes deteriorated
product on rear lights
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust centre and back boxes deteriorated
product on rear lights
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust box corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
slight hand brake travel
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/r tyre 2mm
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YA57 VWW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YA57 VWW, 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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YA57 VWW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 February 2008.
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