MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer Cv boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer Cv boots insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear suspension coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear suspension coil springs corroded
Both rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
Nearside Front Spring is very corroded
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Both rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Spring is very corroded
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded and front flexi pipe starting to pull away
Nearside front spring very corroded
Exhaust system corroded and front flexi pipe starting to pull away
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Most rear horizontal bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front spring very corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger missing (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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YH08 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 YH08 MHZ, 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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YH08 MHZ is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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