
Volvo V50
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
K21 RVGMOT history
K21 RVG is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,805 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 RVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 RVG was last recorded at 159,805 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,797 miles · 13 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 10,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,805 miles
- 2025 – 151,728 miles
- 2024 – 143,792 miles
- 2023 – 135,382 miles
- 2022 – 125,177 miles
- 2021 – 113,584 miles
- 2020 – 107,786 miles
- 2019 – 99,518 miles
- 2018 – 89,372 miles
- 2017 – 70,908 miles
- 2016 – 54,765 miles
- 2015 – 38,382 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,805 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,805 miles
- Test number
- 949457438935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,797 miles (+8,069)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,797 miles
- Test number
- 164091389018
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,728 miles (+14)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 151,728 miles
- Test number
- 621873442694
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail151,714 miles (+7,922)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,714 miles
- Test number
- 650660461684
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass143,792 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 143,792 miles
- Test number
- 447218242664
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail143,790 miles (+8,408)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,790 miles
- Test number
- 574430896275
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,382 miles (+10,205)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 135,382 miles
- Test number
- 304683204213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,177 miles (+11,593)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 125,177 miles
- Test number
- 460086585402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,584 miles (+5,798)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 113,584 miles
- Test number
- 723646822284
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs dust shields deteriorated
Pass107,786 miles (+8,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 107,786 miles
- Test number
- 699624584735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,518 miles (+10,146)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,518 miles
- Test number
- 892881852333
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass89,372 miles (+25)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 89,372 miles
- Test number
- 279699224754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,347 miles (+18,439)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,347 miles
- Test number
- 935019170124
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,908 miles
- Test number
- 178972113313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,907 miles (+16,142)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,907 miles
- Test number
- 568325371398
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,765 miles (+16,383)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,765 miles
- Test number
- 385244215967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 38,382 miles
- Test number
- 616996375004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,382 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,382 miles
- Test number
- 798456575017
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Questions about K21 RVG
- Does K21 RVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 RVG is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 RVG?
- The MOT on K21 RVG is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 RVG done?
- K21 RVG was recorded at 159,805 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 10,697 miles a year.
- Has K21 RVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 RVG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on K21 RVG 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 K21 RVG find?
- K21 RVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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