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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

T12 BLSMOT history

T12 BLS is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 15 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,129 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BLS was last recorded at 167,129 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,279 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,850 miles
Average per year
8,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,129 miles
  • 2025 – 159,279 miles
  • 2024 – 151,612 miles
  • 2023 – 142,674 miles
  • 2022 – 133,242 miles
  • 2020 – 126,531 miles
  • 2019 – 119,115 miles
  • 2018 – 109,995 miles
  • 2016 – 109,978 miles
  • 2015 – 93,484 miles
  • 2014 – 69,729 miles
  • 2013 – 55,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,129 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,129 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,129 miles
    Test number
    473208581244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass159,279 miles (+7,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,279 miles
    Test number
    250243649717
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,612 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,612 miles
    Test number
    587383079655
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail151,612 miles (+8,938)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,612 miles
    Test number
    871475825045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass142,674 miles (+45)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    596073679309
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail142,629 miles (+9,387)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,629 miles
    Test number
    866427009509
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.60 limit (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing between groups (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass133,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,242 miles
    Test number
    709027228375
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail133,242 miles (+6,711)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,242 miles
    Test number
    990480857473
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,531 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,531 miles
    Test number
    906286337389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    899591674116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail119,115 miles (+9,120)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    374372199191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner part of tread splitting and void of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle has another item stuck inside not allowing belt be fitted (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass109,995 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,995 miles
    Test number
    153603085935
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass109,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    345939864043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail109,978 miles (+16,494)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    519842807156
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass93,484 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,484 miles
    Test number
    856873012941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,458 miles (+23,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    347179494440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass69,729 miles (+14,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    239964434480
    • NoteCover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass55,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    835279443159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 BLS

Does T12 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BLS is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BLS?
The MOT on T12 BLS is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BLS done?
T12 BLS was recorded at 167,129 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
Has T12 BLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BLS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 BLS 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 T12 BLS find?
T12 BLS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces.

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