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Volvo V50

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

8865 ELMOT history

8865 EL is a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

8865 EL black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,967 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8865 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

8865 EL was last recorded at 92,967 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,918 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,049 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,967 miles
  • 2024 – 89,918 miles
  • 2023 – 85,605 miles
  • 2022 – 81,196 miles
  • 2021 – 77,493 miles
  • 2020 – 72,880 miles
  • 2019 – 68,199 miles
  • 2018 – 61,610 miles
  • 2017 – 56,667 miles
  • 2016 – 50,057 miles
  • 2015 – 42,785 miles
  • 2014 – 36,895 miles
  • 2013 – 30,568 miles
  • 2012 – 23,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,967 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,967 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,967 miles
    Test number
    562678217800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,918 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    430968270487
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass85,605 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    193903243145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,196 miles (+3,703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,196 miles
    Test number
    758586720514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass77,493 miles (+4,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    961308572731
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass72,880 miles (+4,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    759269519238
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,199 miles (+6,589)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    211644874755
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass61,610 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    799282925362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,667 miles (+6,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,667 miles
    Test number
    860053434340
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension link arms, bushes starting to perish.
  10. Pass50,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    783747269643
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs starting to become worn and lipped
  11. Fail50,056 miles (+7,271)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,056 miles
    Test number
    371012626310
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs starting to become worn and lipped
  12. Pass42,785 miles (+5,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    880853256045
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass36,895 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    768686794256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,568 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    417714943251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,925 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,925 miles
    Test number
    217067842203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWipers smeary

Questions about 8865 EL

What vehicle is registration 8865 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8865 EL on a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 2 Sept 2009. 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 8865 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8865 EL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 8865 EL?
The MOT on 8865 EL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8865 EL done?
8865 EL was recorded at 92,967 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has 8865 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8865 EL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on 8865 EL 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 8865 EL find?
8865 EL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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