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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.

K21 RVG black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,805 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass125,177 miles (+11,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    460086585402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass70,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,908 miles
    Test number
    178972113313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass54,765 miles (+16,383)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    385244215967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,382 miles
    Test number
    616996375004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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