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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

MAX 36MOT history

MAX 36 is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MAX 36 grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,460 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAX 36
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MAX 36 was last recorded at 158,460 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,088 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,372 miles
Average per year
8,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,460 miles
  • 2025 – 154,088 miles
  • 2024 – 149,462 miles
  • 2023 – 143,567 miles
  • 2022 – 138,595 miles
  • 2021 – 137,766 miles
  • 2020 – 130,667 miles
  • 2019 – 125,015 miles
  • 2018 – 111,611 miles
  • 2017 – 95,854 miles
  • 2016 – 78,999 miles
  • 2015 – 62,138 miles
  • 2014 – 54,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,460 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,460 miles (+4,372)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,460 miles
    Test number
    268347208006
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    427580624213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,088 miles (+4,626)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,088 miles
    Test number
    501416888063
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,462 miles
    Test number
    290210636122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,462 miles (+5,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,462 miles
    Test number
    787432903698
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass143,567 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,567 miles
    Test number
    228948732539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,595 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    927491871923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,526 miles (+760)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,526 miles
    Test number
    505799337789
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass137,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,766 miles
    Test number
    537336088595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail134,763 miles (+4,096)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    866909772956
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,667 miles (+5,652)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    461081982500
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip ns screen may spread (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass125,015 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    724686425910
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail125,015 miles (+13,404)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    769793960712
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass111,611 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,611 miles
    Test number
    937289186832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,356 miles (+15,502)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,356 miles
    Test number
    774470163021
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be getting low (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,854 miles (+16,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,854 miles
    Test number
    719300527169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  17. Pass78,999 miles (+16,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,999 miles
    Test number
    498581074824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  18. Fail62,138 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    298603515023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass62,138 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,138 miles
    Test number
    699323315007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    627429594046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MAX 36

What vehicle is registration MAX 36 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAX 36 on a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAX 36 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MAX 36 is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MAX 36?
The MOT on MAX 36 is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MAX 36 done?
MAX 36 was recorded at 158,460 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,857 miles a year.
Has MAX 36 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAX 36 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on MAX 36 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 MAX 36 find?
MAX 36 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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