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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

J8 VPBMOT history

J8 VPB is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

J8 VPB blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
47,870 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VPB was last recorded at 47,870 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,286 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,584 miles
Average per year
2,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,870 miles
  • 2025 – 46,286 miles
  • 2024 – 44,531 miles
  • 2023 – 42,776 miles
  • 2022 – 41,024 miles
  • 2021 – 39,316 miles
  • 2020 – 37,425 miles
  • 2019 – 34,535 miles
  • 2018 – 31,095 miles
  • 2017 – 28,273 miles
  • 2016 – 24,974 miles
  • 2015 – 21,702 miles
  • 2014 – 18,077 miles
  • 2013 – 14,433 miles
  • 2012 – 11,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,870 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm of friction material left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,870 miles (+1,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,870 miles
    Test number
    370186082876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm of friction material left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass46,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    204661550935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail46,284 miles (+1,753)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,284 miles
    Test number
    148833133260
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass44,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    44,531 miles
    Test number
    798512664565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail44,530 miles (+1,754)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,530 miles
    Test number
    690068393343
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,776 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    157315533614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    808349819794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,024 miles (+1,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    442894423327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass39,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,316 miles
    Test number
    229199481041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,314 miles (+1,889)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    749051479804
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,425 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    37,425 miles
    Test number
    549501877725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass34,535 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    34,535 miles
    Test number
    211086458074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,095 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    166327579677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,273 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    657201705052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,974 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,974 miles
    Test number
    945232642160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,702 miles
    Test number
    757529865136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,701 miles (+3,624)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,701 miles
    Test number
    928669965183
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

  18. Pass18,077 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    587780474125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,433 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,433 miles
    Test number
    129426673176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,443 miles
    Test number
    848934162119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VPB

Does J8 VPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VPB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VPB?
The MOT on J8 VPB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VPB done?
J8 VPB was recorded at 47,870 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,618 miles a year.
Has J8 VPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VPB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 VPB 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 VPB find?
J8 VPB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm of friction material left.; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim..

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