CarVerify

Free Car Check

R50 SMA

2015 Volvo XC90

Gold Diesel 1969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volvo XC9063,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SMA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2015
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,827 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (NSF&OSF) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear (NSR&OSR) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,123 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,117 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,913 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,375 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
Full Volvo XC90 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R50 SMA is a 2015 Volvo XC90 in Gold with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 63,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R50 SMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 11 years old, this Volvo XC90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R50 SMA?

You can check the full history of R50 SMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R50 SMA registered?

R50 SMA is a 2015 Volvo XC90, first registered on 29 November 2015.

Is R50 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 SMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 SMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R50 SMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.