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R60 MGP

2015 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 MGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 133,890 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 28 Mar 2026 133,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 133,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,609 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 133,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 133,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 57,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,559 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tailgate lens damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 50,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 46,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light lit

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,887 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/f mirrior cracked

rear brake furrals rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,689 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,953 miles

FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH....TOPPED UP FLUID, so fluid level ok

o/s mirror cracked but still viewable

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, inner edge through to another layer of rubber

Fail 12 Jul 2019 116,951 miles

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

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

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

FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ON DASH....TOPPED UP FLUID, so fluid level ok

o/s mirror cracked but still viewable

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, inner edge through to another layer of rubber

Pass 16 Jan 2019 24,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 114,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear bush perished

Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Perished.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2018 15,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,316 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 98,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,438 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 79,348 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 79,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 72,255 miles

offside front seatbelt frayed

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,751 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

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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R60 MGP is a 2015 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 R60 MGP, 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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R60 MGP is a 2015 Volvo V50, first registered on 21 January 2015.

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