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OV08WYJ
2008 VOLVO V50
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration OV08WYJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V50
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 21 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,708 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf + osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- mid exhaust outer skin + front lower undertray rattling
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,750 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all coil springs corroded
- Rear protective outer rubber on flexis split not affecting hoses
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear protective outer rubber on flexis split not affecting hoses
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- all coil springs corroded
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,281 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,852 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- play in both steering rack drum sticks
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,021 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,560 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
8 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,867 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,836 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,460 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 28 Jun 20269 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,054 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,779 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,418 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,674 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,674 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,433 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2013 28 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,026 MI
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OV08WYJ was registered on 2008-05-15
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