MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads wearing close to tread wear bars Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack likely to become detached Both sides Steering rack inner joints (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
corrosion to tow bar
cracking to n/s/f inner driveshaft boot
engine system service message on dash
exhaust centre silencer just starting to leak/blow
n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread + worn inner edge
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread + wearing on inner edge
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
some wear to rear lower control arm bushes
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to tow bar
cracking to n/s/f inner driveshaft boot
engine system service message on dash
exhaust centre silencer just starting to leak/blow
n/s/f tyre bold inner edge
n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread + worn inner edge
o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting/weakening
o/s/r tyre 3mm tread + wearing on inner edge
rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening
some n/s/r brake judder
some wear to rear lower control arm bushes
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YM08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YM08 HWH, 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 YM08 HWH registered?
YM08 HWH is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 20 August 2008.
Is YM08 HWH safe to buy?
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