MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coolant leak ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre worn on inside
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre worn on inside
n/s/r tyre worn on inside
o/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn.
rear exhaust box badly corroded (no leaks).
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/r tyre inner edge of tread worn.
rear exhaust box badly corroded (no leaks).
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF08 BNV is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YF08 BNV, 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 YF08 BNV registered?
YF08 BNV is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 May 2008.
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