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Volvo V50

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

T55 ESLMOT history

T55 ESL is a grey petrol Volvo V50 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,753 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 ESL was last recorded at 195,753 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,538 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,215 miles
Average per year
10,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,753 miles
  • 2024 – 191,538 miles
  • 2023 – 185,213 miles
  • 2022 – 177,202 miles
  • 2021 – 169,859 miles
  • 2020 – 159,360 miles
  • 2019 – 157,374 miles
  • 2018 – 153,529 miles
  • 2017 – 147,063 miles
  • 2016 – 125,894 miles
  • 2015 – 110,789 miles
  • 2014 – 89,086 miles
  • 2013 – 69,216 miles
  • 2012 – 51,974 miles
  • 2011 – 39,305 miles
  • 2010 – 30,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,753 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside rear lamp holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s/r lamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,753 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,753 miles
    Test number
    139764225979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,538 miles (+6,325)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    191,538 miles
    Test number
    179363266195
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass185,213 miles (+8,011)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    185,213 miles
    Test number
    130156261700
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass177,202 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,202 miles
    Test number
    970709653844
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp holed

  5. Fail177,201 miles (+7,342)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,201 miles
    Test number
    214027818089
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp holed

  6. Pass169,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,859 miles
    Test number
    322673873070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,858 miles (+10,498)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,858 miles
    Test number
    252464986639
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,360 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    178803060939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,374 miles
    Test number
    538941769192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,372 miles (+3,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,372 miles
    Test number
    363718187910
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass153,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    393852251590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail153,529 miles (+6,466)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,529 miles
    Test number
    163864014667
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp dim

  13. Pass147,063 miles (+21,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,063 miles
    Test number
    393926017929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak

  14. Pass125,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    123705668536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,894 miles (+15,105)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,894 miles
    Test number
    312140322309
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,789 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    885773269333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp cracked

  17. Fail110,595 miles (+21,509)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,595 miles
    Test number
    536699901242
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp cracked

  18. Pass89,086 miles (+131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,086 miles
    Test number
    348313704289
    • NoteDriver's front seat belt locking device needs adjustment not releasing freely.

  19. Fail88,955 miles (+19,739)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,955 miles
    Test number
    115077794184
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDriver's front seat belt locking device needs adjustment not releasing freely.

  20. Pass69,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    667607893138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,214 miles (+17,240)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,214 miles
    Test number
    745907993119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,974 miles (+12,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    377731102450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass39,305 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    498895081174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  24. Fail39,301 miles (+8,321)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,301 miles
    Test number
    586245281160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Pass30,980 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    222033050148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,785 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    990286440101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T55 ESL

Does T55 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 ESL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 ESL?
The MOT on T55 ESL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 ESL done?
T55 ESL was recorded at 195,753 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,610 miles a year.
Has T55 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 ESL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 ESL 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 T55 ESL find?
T55 ESL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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