Volvo logo

Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

S8 SBLMOT history

S8 SBL is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

S8 SBL blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,124 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,086 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S8 SBL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SBL
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
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SBL was last recorded at 153,124 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 4,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,492 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,632 miles
Average per year
8,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,124 miles
  • 2025 – 148,492 miles
  • 2024 – 143,206 miles
  • 2023 – 135,857 miles
  • 2022 – 130,081 miles
  • 2021 – 122,599 miles
  • 2020 – 117,295 miles
  • 2019 – 105,899 miles
  • 2018 – 99,957 miles
  • 2017 – 88,523 miles
  • 2016 – 77,843 miles
  • 2015 – 71,207 miles
  • 2014 – 61,484 miles
  • 2013 – 53,220 miles
  • 2012 – 42,441 miles
  • 2011 – 31,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,124 miles (+4,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    740094468893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass148,492 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,492 miles
    Test number
    972941391186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,206 miles (+7,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,206 miles
    Test number
    456098604143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,857 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    369203500402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,081 miles (+75)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    461511473455
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail130,006 miles (+7,407)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    807577371883
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,599 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,599 miles
    Test number
    203736337086
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner cv gaiter is slightly deterioated

  8. Fail122,599 miles (+5,304)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,599 miles
    Test number
    948723351028
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces are very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,295 miles (+11,396)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    673959698570
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    641047200170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail105,899 miles (+5,942)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,899 miles
    Test number
    255783278272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,957 miles (+11,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    165944520088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass88,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    490246386196
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail88,523 miles (+10,680)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    444165879774
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav bracket
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass77,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    247527967087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer parking light out

  16. Fail77,843 miles (+6,636)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    381197355701
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer parking light out

  17. Pass71,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    856705515020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,207 miles (+9,723)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    978955215052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass61,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    638891824096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,484 miles (+8,264)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    486641624063
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass53,220 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    968428723025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,441 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    108799112073
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass31,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    157952131404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,982 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,982 miles
    Test number
    155721131068
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Questions about S8 SBL

Does S8 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SBL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SBL?
The MOT on S8 SBL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SBL done?
S8 SBL was recorded at 153,124 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 8,086 miles a year.
Has S8 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SBL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 SBL 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 S8 SBL find?
S8 SBL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S8S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.