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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,435 cc

52 PAMOT history

52 PA is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 63,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

52 PA blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
63,750 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
52 PA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

52 PA was last recorded at 63,750 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,219 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,531 miles
Average per year
2,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,750 miles
  • 2025 – 61,219 miles
  • 2024 – 58,523 miles
  • 2023 – 55,959 miles
  • 2022 – 53,327 miles
  • 2021 – 50,541 miles
  • 2020 – 49,223 miles
  • 2019 – 46,393 miles
  • 2018 – 44,081 miles
  • 2017 – 39,995 miles
  • 2016 – 36,386 miles
  • 2015 – 33,628 miles
  • 2014 – 30,656 miles
  • 2012 – 26,877 miles
  • 2011 – 22,505 miles
  • 2010 – 18,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,750 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,750 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    791870226839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass61,219 miles (+2,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    792695850955
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    712214335509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail58,523 miles (+2,564)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    661837636376
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,959 miles (+2,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,959 miles
    Test number
    793231260481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper side light not working
  6. Pass53,327 miles (+2,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    559268359736
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush, Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,541 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    657821449495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,223 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,223 miles
    Test number
    140378561751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass46,393 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,393 miles
    Test number
    376111670019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,081 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,081 miles
    Test number
    741164699375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,995 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    943701187084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,386 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    508467901499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,628 miles
    Test number
    155003015011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Fail33,628 miles (+2,972)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,628 miles
    Test number
    656433815065
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass30,656 miles (+57)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,656 miles
    Test number
    995926104030
    • NoteHead lamp aims on the lowest limit.
  16. Fail30,599 miles (+3,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,599 miles
    Test number
    799272004077
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  17. Pass26,877 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,877 miles
    Test number
    498214362461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,505 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    395796351303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,955 miles
    Test number
    594290740312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 52 PA

What vehicle is registration 52 PA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 52 PA on a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 2 Jan 2008. 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 52 PA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 52 PA is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 52 PA?
The MOT on 52 PA is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 52 PA done?
52 PA was recorded at 63,750 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,968 miles a year.
Has 52 PA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 52 PA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 52 PA 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 52 PA find?
52 PA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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