MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box corroded, outer casing peeling away.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3308, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91H - Winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, DOT 2114, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 3308, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91H - Winter tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 4mm, DOT 2114, Age cracks, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box starting to deteriate
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust back box starting to deteriate
Exhaust outer casing badly corroded and coming away.
Nearside Front Tyre wall scuffed and split.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge. 205/55-16W (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust outer casing badly corroded and coming away.
Nearside Front Tyre wall scuffed and split.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wall in bad condition - scuffed & split. (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
N/S/R tyre wall scuffed and worn away.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge.
N/S/R tyre wall scuffed and worn away.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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YB08 HEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YB08 HEJ, 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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YB08 HEJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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