Volvo V50
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc
MRC 500MOT history
MRC 500 is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 16 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 206,919 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 12,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MRC 500
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MRC 500 was last recorded at 206,919 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 13,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 193,628 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,291 miles
- Average per year
- 12,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,919 miles
- 2025 – 193,628 miles
- 2024 – 183,198 miles
- 2023 – 166,407 miles
- 2022 – 154,738 miles
- 2021 – 150,064 miles
- 2020 – 147,567 miles
- 2019 – 141,506 miles
- 2018 – 136,680 miles
- 2017 – 125,116 miles
- 2016 – 115,764 miles
- 2015 – 106,033 miles
- 2014 – 76,206 miles
- 2013 – 37,735 miles
- 2012 – 34,533 miles
- 2011 – 25,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,919 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,919 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 206,919 miles
- Test number
- 927088383013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail206,919 miles (+13,291)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,919 miles
- Test number
- 770592265160
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,628 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 193,628 miles
- Test number
- 864477155623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,619 miles (+10,421)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,619 miles
- Test number
- 907802237303
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass183,198 miles (+16,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 183,198 miles
- Test number
- 195513354774
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushs soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushs soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,407 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 166,407 miles
- Test number
- 820642469528
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail166,396 miles (+11,658)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,396 miles
- Test number
- 948710637353
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass154,738 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 154,738 miles
- Test number
- 566302704627
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail154,738 miles (+4,674)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,738 miles
- Test number
- 351248142695
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass150,064 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 150,064 miles
- Test number
- 689982229366
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail150,049 miles (+2,482)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,049 miles
- Test number
- 536757856471
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass147,567 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 147,567 miles
- Test number
- 887203215929
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,548 miles (+6,042)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,548 miles
- Test number
- 962257274044
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 141,506 miles
- Test number
- 482929126364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,506 miles (+4,826)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,506 miles
- Test number
- 806088950679
- DangerousOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,680 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 136,680 miles
- Test number
- 827954993176
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor state
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail136,680 miles (+11,564)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,680 miles
- Test number
- 571721095672
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor state
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 125,116 miles
- Test number
- 840365769798
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor state
Fail125,116 miles (+9,352)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,116 miles
- Test number
- 993725374977
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor state
Pass115,764 miles (+9,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 115,764 miles
- Test number
- 732589529109
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
Pass106,033 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 106,033 miles
- Test number
- 978720255030
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail105,978 miles (+29,772)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,978 miles
- Test number
- 557208545014
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass76,206 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 76,206 miles
- Test number
- 198047054495
- NoteEngine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
- NoteFront lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.
- NoteFront number plate damaged.
- NoteOffside rear upper side light not working.
Fail76,205 miles (+38,470)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,205 miles
- Test number
- 187327854450
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.
- NoteFront and rear brake pads worn low, front brake discs corroded.
- NoteFront lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.
- NoteFront number plate damaged.
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
- NoteOffside rear upper side light not working.
Pass37,735 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 37,735 miles
- Test number
- 935349553099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,533 miles (+8,786)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,533 miles
- Test number
- 338130052218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 25,747 miles
- Test number
- 716320551268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MRC 500
- What vehicle is registration MRC 500 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MRC 500 on a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 16 Sept 2008. 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 MRC 500 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRC 500 is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MRC 500?
- The MOT on MRC 500 is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MRC 500 done?
- MRC 500 was recorded at 206,919 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 12,488 miles a year.
- Has MRC 500 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MRC 500 has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on MRC 500 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 MRC 500 find?
- MRC 500 passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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