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J4 JBK

2023 Volvo V50

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,740 mi
Last recorded121,740 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 JBK
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,740 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Bumper reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 116,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,815 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2023 110,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 104,674 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,466 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,172 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,126 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,163 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 30,464 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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J4 JBK is a 2023 Volvo V50 in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J4 JBK, 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 3 years old, this Volvo V50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J4 JBK is a 2023 Volvo V50, first registered on 22 March 2023.

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