MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusters won't work (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded but not excessively
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine sounds like its not running correctly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre box outer layer corroded slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/side rear tyre cracks between tread
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/side rear tyre cracks between tread
rear silencer outer casing corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP08 UCY is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 YP08 UCY, 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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YP08 UCY is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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