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N30 RGS

2013 Volvo V50

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

161,422 mi
Last recorded161,422 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volvo V5073,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 RGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 161,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 134,262 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2025 134,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2025 150,295 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 4 Nov 2024 123,914 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,836 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,375 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement VARIOUS FRONT AND REAR SLIGHT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2021 121,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,159 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,402 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 65,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,773 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front suspension arms have movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 109,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on front suspension arms have movement in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only 1 horn working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 95,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 95,164 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear removed seat covers to gain access to rear seat belts

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,854 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy inner wear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy inner wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 18,303 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,938 miles

Nearside Rear UNEVEN WEAR ON TYRE

Offside Rear uneven wear on tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,828 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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N30 RGS is a 2013 Volvo V50 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2013 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N30 RGS, 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 13 years old, this Volvo V50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N30 RGS is a 2013 Volvo V50, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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