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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L90 MSOMOT history

L90 MSO is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 198,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L90 MSO grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,202 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 MSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 MSO was last recorded at 198,202 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,202 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,202 miles
  • 2025 – 171,334 miles
  • 2024 – 161,458 miles
  • 2023 – 157,253 miles
  • 2022 – 149,486 miles
  • 2021 – 141,576 miles
  • 2020 – 133,839 miles
  • 2019 – 122,509 miles
  • 2018 – 112,828 miles
  • 2017 – 103,983 miles
  • 2016 – 94,230 miles
  • 2015 – 81,989 miles
  • 2014 – 71,358 miles
  • 2013 – 58,094 miles
  • 2012 – 44,367 miles
  • 2011 – 33,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,202 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,202 miles
    Test number
    683182253163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail198,202 miles (+26,868)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,202 miles
    Test number
    166572450187
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass171,334 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,334 miles
    Test number
    174374926308
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Fail171,319 miles (+9,861)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,319 miles
    Test number
    422426968902
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass161,458 miles (+4,205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,458 miles
    Test number
    711018711580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass157,253 miles (+7,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,253 miles
    Test number
    424019143718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass149,486 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,486 miles
    Test number
    558778672238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Fail149,477 miles (+7,901)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,477 miles
    Test number
    738976709383
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass141,576 miles (+7,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,576 miles
    Test number
    293344380220
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres are worn on inner edges and are also mis-shaped.
  10. Pass133,839 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    133,839 miles
    Test number
    625366662897
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail133,828 miles (+11,319)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,828 miles
    Test number
    301625867178
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass122,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    287002520646
    • 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))
  13. Fail122,509 miles (+9,681)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    567914933944
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge
  14. Pass112,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    359968842723
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack in but not affecting the drivers view of the road
  15. Fail112,820 miles (+8,837)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    799033137363
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has crack in but not affecting the drivers view of the road
  16. Pass103,983 miles (+9,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    958787154873
    • AdvisoryOffside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are all worn on inner edges
  17. Pass94,230 miles (+12,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    605859435443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass81,989 miles (+10,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    799032655105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass71,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    479806954138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail71,351 miles (+13,257)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    109576654106
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass58,094 miles (+147)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    566416553151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.
  22. Fail57,947 miles (+13,580)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    248211653455
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.
  23. Pass44,367 miles (+11,227)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    445446442139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Pass33,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    298677751185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 MSO

Does L90 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 MSO is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 MSO?
The MOT on L90 MSO is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 MSO done?
L90 MSO was recorded at 198,202 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 11,212 miles a year.
Has L90 MSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 MSO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 MSO 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 L90 MSO find?
L90 MSO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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