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C1 BSM

2015 Volvo V50

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,491 mi
Last recorded103,491 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

various components corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2026 103,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre both rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,worn edge and has nail in it.225/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure lamp on

various components corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2026 175,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 94,197 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 157,426 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205\50\17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 157,319 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn major play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear camber arm bushes worn "road wheel camber" (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205\50\17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,325 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

chuffing from engine

exhaust hangers and flanges corroded

front subframe corroded

slight sweat around steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 46 of 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 09 of 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 14 Jan 2023 122,876 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Run flat tyre fitted to N/S/R.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 75,235 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,543 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,188 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,821 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 58,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper is split.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2017 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,970 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,268 miles

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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C1 BSM is a 2015 Volvo V50 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C1 BSM, 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 11 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C1 BSM is a 2015 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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