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R300 JCL

2017 Volvo V50

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 JCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 58,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,892 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2023 50,861 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,772 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,767 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 41,023 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,304 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,693 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 34,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Feb 2020 33,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,820 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 31,819 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,664 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,219 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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R300 JCL is a 2017 Volvo V50 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R300 JCL, 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 9 years old, this Volvo V50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R300 JCL is a 2017 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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