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A18 GLK

2020 Volvo V50

Black Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 137,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2026 55,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,494 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 131,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on the dash

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,676 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 32,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 104,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 95,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,652 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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A18 GLK is a 2020 Volvo V50 in Black with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A18 GLK, 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 6 years old, this Volvo V50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 GLK registered?

A18 GLK is a 2020 Volvo V50, first registered on 27 July 2020.

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The MOT history for A18 GLK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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