MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2.5mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cut cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread / several cuts in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear tyres different sizes
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread depth on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no tread inner edge /cracking all around tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joiner (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joiner (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YG08 JOA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YG08 JOA, 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 YG08 JOA registered?
YG08 JOA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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