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V50 SHO

2021 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 SHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 57,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 159,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 159,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 153,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 153,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,690 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 142,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,774 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2021 136,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,168 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,168 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 125,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 125,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,296 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,780 miles

n/s/f marker light inop

crack on windscreen n/s/f outside swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack on screen n/s/f outside swept area

n/s/f marker light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,900 miles

n/s/r side marker lamp not working

o/s/r side light, one of two bulbs not working

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r side marker lamp not working

o/s/r side light, one of two bulbs not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,311 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V50 SHO is a 2021 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V50 SHO, 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 5 years old, this Volvo V50 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V50 SHO is a 2021 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 March 2021.

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