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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S10 SLEMOT history

S10 SLE is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

S10 SLE blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
210,673 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S10 SLE was last recorded at 210,673 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,393 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,280 miles
Average per year
10,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,673 miles
  • 2025 – 204,393 miles
  • 2024 – 197,521 miles
  • 2023 – 189,141 miles
  • 2022 – 179,154 miles
  • 2021 – 167,413 miles
  • 2020 – 159,417 miles
  • 2019 – 149,799 miles
  • 2018 – 139,701 miles
  • 2017 – 129,717 miles
  • 2016 – 119,634 miles
  • 2015 – 112,598 miles
  • 2014 – 99,431 miles
  • 2013 – 90,723 miles
  • 2012 – 76,065 miles
  • 2011 – 52,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail210,673 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability stab link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail210,673 miles (+6,280)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,673 miles
    Test number
    421989149087
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability stab link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass204,393 miles (+6,872)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,393 miles
    Test number
    882781334923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    197,521 miles
    Test number
    301610623604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail197,521 miles (+8,380)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,521 miles
    Test number
    128742714716
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,141 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,141 miles
    Test number
    363082807827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail189,135 miles (+9,981)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,135 miles
    Test number
    961056632288
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • 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) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,154 miles (+11,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,154 miles
    Test number
    858085384674
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear position lamps require attention

  8. Pass167,413 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,413 miles
    Test number
    799242541801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,258 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    166,258 miles
    Test number
    375076662796
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,258 miles (+6,841)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,258 miles
    Test number
    509569645371
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,417 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    159,417 miles
    Test number
    993239279391
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail159,417 miles (+9,618)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,417 miles
    Test number
    823547249464
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass149,799 miles (+10,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,799 miles
    Test number
    334489407583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,701 miles (+373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,701 miles
    Test number
    367936847650
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail139,328 miles (+9,611)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    129427887389
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass129,717 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,717 miles
    Test number
    705920101908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,634 miles (+7,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,634 miles
    Test number
    864985114435
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,598 miles (+13,167)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,598 miles
    Test number
    247625775069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,431 miles (+8,708)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    976351004137
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn to limits on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall is worn
    • NoteSlight wear to rear tyre edges

  20. Pass90,723 miles (+14,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,723 miles
    Test number
    749630193134
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  21. Pass76,065 miles (+23,119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    157326982179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    229775281414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 SLE

Does S10 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 SLE expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 SLE?
The MOT on S10 SLE expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 SLE done?
S10 SLE was recorded at 210,673 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,339 miles a year.
Has S10 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 SLE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 SLE 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 S10 SLE find?
S10 SLE failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability stab link; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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