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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

BOW 643MOT history

BOW 643 is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 13 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

BOW 643 silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,229 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BOW 643
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BOW 643 was last recorded at 125,229 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,798 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,431 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,229 miles
  • 2025 – 120,798 miles
  • 2024 – 118,220 miles
  • 2023 – 114,325 miles
  • 2022 – 106,535 miles
  • 2021 – 101,713 miles
  • 2020 – 97,294 miles
  • 2019 – 93,108 miles
  • 2018 – 91,091 miles
  • 2017 – 81,241 miles
  • 2016 – 65,034 miles
  • 2015 – 53,729 miles
  • 2014 – 39,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,229 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,229 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,229 miles
    Test number
    573813066672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass120,798 miles (+2,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,798 miles
    Test number
    497137511503
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass118,220 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,220 miles
    Test number
    522019534751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    618518363458
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail114,325 miles (+3,590)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    389586304448
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass110,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    834504157124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,735 miles (+4,200)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    349120441851
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 bulbs replaced both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,535 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,535 miles
    Test number
    192863448157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,713 miles
    Test number
    471315513570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,713 miles (+4,419)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,713 miles
    Test number
    985382158126
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,294 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    891830321276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,239 miles (+4,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,239 miles
    Test number
    754645470385
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass93,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    599843229021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,108 miles (+2,017)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    473320110401
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass91,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    757420284962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail91,091 miles (+9,850)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    874787205596
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass81,241 miles (+16,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,241 miles
    Test number
    765918705240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,034 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    235932905871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,729 miles (+14,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    461312188129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,263 miles
    Test number
    995265574248
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

Questions about BOW 643

What vehicle is registration BOW 643 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BOW 643 on a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 13 Oct 2011. 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 BOW 643 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BOW 643 is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on BOW 643?
The MOT on BOW 643 is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BOW 643 done?
BOW 643 was recorded at 125,229 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has BOW 643 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BOW 643 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on BOW 643 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 BOW 643 find?
BOW 643 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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