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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

J8 GKHMOT history

J8 GKH is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 19 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

J8 GKH grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,121 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GKH was last recorded at 128,121 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,485 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
7,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,121 miles
  • 2025 – 122,485 miles
  • 2024 – 118,230 miles
  • 2023 – 114,068 miles
  • 2022 – 110,363 miles
  • 2021 – 105,261 miles
  • 2020 – 103,276 miles
  • 2019 – 96,763 miles
  • 2018 – 82,556 miles
  • 2017 – 67,896 miles
  • 2016 – 57,423 miles
  • 2015 – 45,186 miles
  • 2014 – 38,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,121 miles
    Test number
    816088431928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,121 miles (+5,636)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,121 miles
    Test number
    176942181557
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass122,485 miles (+4,255)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    701584906158
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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))

  4. Pass118,230 miles (+4,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    237381196314
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,068 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    682663924422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,061 miles (+3,698)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,061 miles
    Test number
    353684865442
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,363 miles (+5,102)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,363 miles
    Test number
    657861221185
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,261 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    275698706750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,276 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,276 miles
    Test number
    896850250896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    256735689544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,763 miles (+14,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,763 miles
    Test number
    559542003209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass82,556 miles (+14,660)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    384723240997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    177920179270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge .
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail67,896 miles (+10,473)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    303892254080
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge .
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,423 miles (+12,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    230065519748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower (rear bush) (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (rear bush). (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass45,186 miles (+6,850)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,186 miles
    Test number
    766085755069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,336 miles
    Test number
    158906434071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass38,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,336 miles
    Test number
    949276834033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GKH

Does J8 GKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GKH is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GKH?
The MOT on J8 GKH is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GKH done?
J8 GKH was recorded at 128,121 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,356 miles a year.
Has J8 GKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GKH has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 GKH 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 J8 GKH find?
J8 GKH passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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