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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,998 cc

S70 GLYMOT history

S70 GLY is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 23 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

S70 GLY blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
173,999 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 GLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 GLY was last recorded at 173,999 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,999 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,999 miles
  • 2023 – 173,817 miles
  • 2022 – 173,500 miles
  • 2021 – 168,694 miles
  • 2020 – 164,450 miles
  • 2019 – 161,182 miles
  • 2018 – 154,671 miles
  • 2017 – 143,817 miles
  • 2016 – 132,939 miles
  • 2015 – 119,079 miles
  • 2014 – 98,487 miles
  • 2013 – 70,156 miles
  • 2012 – 50,955 miles
  • 2011 – 43,845 miles
  • 2010 – 36,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central back box skin peeling away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside front shock absorber signs of leakage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    173,999 miles
    Test number
    463424684195
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,999 miles (+182)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,999 miles
    Test number
    861616243216
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,817 miles (+317)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,817 miles
    Test number
    507213111447
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play rear gearbox mounting

  4. Pass173,500 miles (+4,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,500 miles
    Test number
    192111733963
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass168,694 miles (+4,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    168,694 miles
    Test number
    334633554828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass164,450 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,450 miles
    Test number
    938249444692
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass161,182 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,182 miles
    Test number
    152090171253
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail161,145 miles (+6,474)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,145 miles
    Test number
    888522022142
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose rubbing on tyre when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in o/s/r tyre

  9. Pass154,671 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,671 miles
    Test number
    695285640827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,554 miles (+10,737)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,554 miles
    Test number
    938572772334
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,817 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    471864190828
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin in poor condition.

  12. Fail143,816 miles (+10,877)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,816 miles
    Test number
    368654073776
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  13. Pass132,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,939 miles
    Test number
    871481811018
    • AdvisoryCentral back box skin peeling away

  14. Fail132,939 miles (+13,860)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,939 miles
    Test number
    203046028786
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened all oil leaked out (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral back box skin peeling away
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut leaking (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass119,079 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    747448432258
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber signs of leakage
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  16. Fail119,079 miles (+20,592)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    227707920213
    • FailureFuel system component leaking from engine cover (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber signs of leakage
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  17. Pass98,487 miles (+15,395)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,487 miles
    Test number
    638058924319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust heavy corrosion
    • NoteRear shock absorber gaiters insecure

  18. Pass83,092 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    408727924056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Fail83,092 miles (+12,936)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,092 miles
    Test number
    998057324014
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge

  20. Pass70,156 miles (+19,201)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    125571923188
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust back box heat shield loose.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,955 miles (+7,110)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    928625172055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass43,845 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    529543171012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    800575570003
    • 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)

Questions about S70 GLY

Does S70 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 GLY expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 GLY?
The MOT on S70 GLY expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 GLY done?
S70 GLY was recorded at 173,999 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 9,407 miles a year.
Has S70 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 GLY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S70 GLY 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 S70 GLY find?
S70 GLY passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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