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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S40 HRCMOT history

S40 HRC is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S40 HRC grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
177,155 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 HRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 HRC was last recorded at 177,155 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,701 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,454 miles
Average per year
8,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,155 miles
  • 2024 – 170,701 miles
  • 2023 – 163,595 miles
  • 2022 – 155,842 miles
  • 2021 – 147,417 miles
  • 2020 – 140,740 miles
  • 2019 – 133,617 miles
  • 2018 – 129,591 miles
  • 2017 – 125,311 miles
  • 2016 – 119,827 miles
  • 2015 – 104,639 miles
  • 2014 – 98,286 miles
  • 2013 – 86,009 miles
  • 2012 – 72,934 miles
  • 2011 – 60,843 miles
  • 2010 – 51,553 miles
  • 2009 – 40,268 miles
  • 2008 – 32,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,155 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,155 miles (+6,454)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,155 miles
    Test number
    420764352007
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass170,701 miles (+7,106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,701 miles
    Test number
    962881778488
    • AdvisoryCentral to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,595 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,595 miles
    Test number
    157271978179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail163,595 miles (+7,753)3 repaired17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,595 miles
    Test number
    872650655028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,842 miles (+8,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    394881559763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass147,417 miles (+6,677)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,417 miles
    Test number
    423244602908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

  7. Pass140,740 miles (+7,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,740 miles
    Test number
    746041712422
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

  8. Pass133,617 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,617 miles
    Test number
    248573033591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items under engine cover insecure

  9. Fail133,614 miles (+4,023)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,614 miles
    Test number
    481922958457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 7x nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items under engine cover insecure

  10. Pass129,591 miles (+4,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    779557875345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryBottom engine cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear underbody heatshield insecure

  11. Pass125,311 miles (+5,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,311 miles
    Test number
    930346401062
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySills have plastic trim covers
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass119,827 miles (+15,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    983290805530
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass104,639 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    868262135191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,286 miles (+12,277)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,286 miles
    Test number
    479212464214
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass86,009 miles (+38)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    836652963240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail85,971 miles (+13,037)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    659021263202
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass72,934 miles (+12,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    417653062244
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,843 miles (+9,290)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    795423561293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,553 miles (+11,285)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    650537060213
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner and outer shoulders worn down
    • NoteRear brake pads worn down

  20. Pass40,268 miles (+7,595)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,268 miles
    Test number
    314548069217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,673 miles
    Test number
    323839718389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 HRC

Does S40 HRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 HRC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 HRC?
The MOT on S40 HRC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 HRC done?
S40 HRC was recorded at 177,155 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
Has S40 HRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 HRC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 HRC 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 S40 HRC find?
S40 HRC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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