MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear body damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear body damage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust system heavily corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
offside rear wheel arch damaged
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes
Slight leak from steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes
Slight leak from steering rack
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres 2/3 worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YB08 OFW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 OFW, 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 OFW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 11 June 2008.
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