MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s d-bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear surface rust
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s+o/s d-bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear surface rust
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
exhaust system very heavily corroded
slight flexing on front lower arms rear support bushes
underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no plate lights inop / contacts on bulb holders corroded away (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system very heavily corroded
slight flexing on front lower arms rear support bushes
underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion
Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush perished
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush perished
Nearside Rear shocker protection kit split
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber protection kit split
exhaust outer skin corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear damper bumpstop perished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine undertray damaged
exhaust silencer corroded
number plate lamps dim
spare wheel insecure
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached upper mounting broken (2.7.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear damper bumpstop perished
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
engine undertray damaged
exhaust silencer corroded
number plate lamps dim
spare wheel insecure
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone, rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Heat shield sat on tailpipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake pads getting low
nearside front wishbone bush rear bush split and pulling away
nearside rear shocckabsorber bump stop perished and worn
offside rear tyre inner edge wearing to bald
rear brake im-balance 100/80 neaside rear 100 offside rear 80
rear brake pads getting low
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake pads getting low
nearside front wishbone bush rear bush split and pulling away
nearside rear shocckabsorber bump stop perished and worn
offside rear tyre inner edge wearing to bald
offside rear upper side lamp not working
rear brake im-balance 100/80 neaside rear 100 offside rear 80
rear brake pads getting low
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front pads getting low 5-6000 miles approx
nearside rear shock absorber upper bump stop starting to crack and perishing
offside rear door front edge door seal split
rear silencer corroded on outer skin and loose
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads getting low 5-6000 miles approx
nearside rear shock absorber upper bump stop starting to crack and perishing
offside rear door front edge door seal split
rear silencer corroded on outer skin and loose
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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YY08 HVM is a 2008 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YY08 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2008 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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