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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,521 cc

T5 EFRMOT history

T5 EFR is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
158,401 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EFR was last recorded at 158,401 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 6,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,460 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,941 miles
Average per year
8,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,401 miles
  • 2023 – 151,460 miles
  • 2021 – 147,756 miles
  • 2020 – 138,737 miles
  • 2019 – 126,156 miles
  • 2018 – 116,123 miles
  • 2017 – 105,335 miles
  • 2015 – 94,962 miles
  • 2014 – 75,820 miles
  • 2013 – 64,387 miles
  • 2012 – 53,077 miles
  • 2011 – 43,014 miles
  • 2010 – 31,739 miles
  • 2009 – 23,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2019–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,401 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    309734610030
    • 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))

  2. Pass151,460 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,460 miles
    Test number
    580720124018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail151,457 miles (+13)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,457 miles
    Test number
    828520498163
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail151,444 miles (+3,688)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,444 miles
    Test number
    965391756517
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,756 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,756 miles
    Test number
    523405530733
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,756 miles (+9,019)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,756 miles
    Test number
    145903318323
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,737 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,737 miles
    Test number
    922433219946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    807787619975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  9. Fail126,145 miles (+10,022)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,145 miles
    Test number
    484810922194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,123 miles (+10,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    422927107518
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass105,335 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,335 miles
    Test number
    680166217830
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail105,326 miles (+10,364)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    617886465485
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    286677776240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,962 miles (+8,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    950509755144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  15. Pass86,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    346122625081
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail86,597 miles (+10,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    627892025014
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,820 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    516439524092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,815 miles (+11,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    205708924012
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass64,387 miles (+11,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    737414523059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,077 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,077 miles
    Test number
    879967742078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,014 miles (+11,275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    387548431063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,739 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    160432530419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,251 miles
    Test number
    124218949022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EFR

Does T5 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 EFR expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 EFR?
The MOT on T5 EFR expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 EFR done?
T5 EFR was recorded at 158,401 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 8,625 miles a year.
Has T5 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EFR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 EFR 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 T5 EFR find?
T5 EFR passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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