MOT Status
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122,876 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer 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))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central heat shield loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central heat shield loose
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre low pressure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Corner (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Corner (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX08 XTB is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 YX08 XTB, 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 YX08 XTB registered?
YX08 XTB is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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