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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,521 cc

457 BULMOT history

457 BUL is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

457 BUL blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,425 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
457 BUL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

457 BUL was last recorded at 119,425 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 5,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,130 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,295 miles
Average per year
6,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,425 miles
  • 2025 – 114,130 miles
  • 2024 – 106,814 miles
  • 2023 – 102,197 miles
  • 2022 – 99,355 miles
  • 2021 – 93,552 miles
  • 2020 – 91,435 miles
  • 2019 – 82,591 miles
  • 2018 – 74,150 miles
  • 2017 – 66,195 miles
  • 2016 – 57,133 miles
  • 2015 – 46,768 miles
  • 2014 – 39,477 miles
  • 2013 – 32,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,425 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,425 miles (+5,295)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    961862638373
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,130 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,130 miles
    Test number
    275604987266
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail114,118 miles (+7,304)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,118 miles
    Test number
    180266420557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/18 A/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 A/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 A/S (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass106,814 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    799371180919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    973042721823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,197 miles (+2,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    105926359608
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass99,355 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    276385832057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,552 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    314052191363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,435 miles (+8,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,435 miles
    Test number
    304850259448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear regisration lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper position lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass82,591 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    391070874047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,150 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    689553757618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail74,139 miles (+7,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    944639453203
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass66,195 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    147049006997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    454623678168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,133 miles (+10,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    738691753528
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  16. Pass46,768 miles (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    179245555472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,477 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    138724144475
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass39,477 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,477 miles
    Test number
    215024644039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,333 miles
    Test number
    597585743007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 457 BUL

What vehicle is registration 457 BUL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 457 BUL on a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 457 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 457 BUL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 457 BUL?
The MOT on 457 BUL is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 457 BUL done?
457 BUL was recorded at 119,425 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,704 miles a year.
Has 457 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 457 BUL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 457 BUL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 457 BUL find?
457 BUL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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