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V88 BAL

2015 Volvo V50

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,509 mi
Last recorded90,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 BAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 87,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking in tread apparent. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,635 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

shallow cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,672 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,130 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,304 miles

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

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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V88 BAL is a 2015 Volvo V50 in Blue. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V88 BAL, 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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V88 BAL is a 2015 Volvo V50, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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