MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both led reg lamps flashing
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Both led reg lamps flashing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Emissions not tested Due to turbo fault (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arms rear bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Turbo arm siezed
Front wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% indicator(amber) (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front registration plate cracked
rear registration plate slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front registration plate cracked
rear registration plate slightly insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
full inspection of nearside rear seat belt not possible due to child seat fitment.
o/sr tyre worn on inner edge
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YY08 GGA is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YY08 GGA, 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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YY08 GGA is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 23 April 2008.
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