MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,409 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipes starting to corrode
Power steering rack has a leak
Rear seats and belts not checked because of child seats
travel brakes
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Pads low
Offside Front Shock top mount rough on rotation
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipes starting to corrode
Power steering rack has a leak
Rear pads low
Rear seats and belts not checked because of child seats
all 4 tyres worn inner edges
dampness steering rack at pinion
o/s rear tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
dampness steering rack at pinion
o/s rear tyre worn inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 SWX is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YR08 SWX, 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 YR08 SWX registered?
YR08 SWX is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 April 2008.
Is YR08 SWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR08 SWX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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