MOT Status
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146,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working upper light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are slightly rusty. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Front tyre worn very close on inner shoulder
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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YD08 VBC is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YD08 VBC, 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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YD08 VBC is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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