MOT Status
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149,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
rear tyres distorted
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of joint in front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres slightly distorted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
rear tyres slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiper blade smears
How Reliable is the Volvo V50?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX08 ZVW is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YX08 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?
YX08 ZVW is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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