MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both inner drive shaft boots split
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner drive shaft boot split
Nearside inner drive shaft boot split
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside inner drive shaft boot split
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front lower arm rear bushes slight movement
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front lower arm rear bushes slight movement
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front wishbone,rear bushes worn
n/s/r tyre bald inside
o/s/r tyre devoid of any tread on inside edge
brake discs are rusting
rear brake discs slightly worn
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD,205/55R16W
REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.
nearside front tyre tread low on inner section and bald on inner egde
offside rear tyre tread low on outer edge
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC08 ECJ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 YC08 ECJ, 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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What year was YC08 ECJ registered?
YC08 ECJ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is YC08 ECJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC08 ECJ shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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