MOT Status
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143,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hand break efficiency reading is lower than expected on the nearside may need adjustment/repair
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play at the road wheel whilst jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
hand brake lever is higher than expected and may need adjustment/repair
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working LED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change asap (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend change asap (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low almost off scale, adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low almost off scale. adjuster faulty. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside mirror broken
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split. leaking. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside mirror broken
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both headlamp aims on lower limit.
n/s mirror broken.
screw in n/s/f tyre tread. may not be repairable at this location.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cut in inner side wall of n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE08 YOU is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YE08 YOU, 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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YE08 YOU is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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