Volvo V50
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,997 cc
V14 COWMOT history
V14 COW is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 12 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 197,809 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V14 COW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V14 COW was last recorded at 197,809 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 5,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,241 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,568 miles
- Average per year
- 10,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,809 miles
- 2025 – 192,241 miles
- 2024 – 184,749 miles
- 2023 – 179,016 miles
- 2022 – 169,555 miles
- 2021 – 158,001 miles
- 2020 – 151,905 miles
- 2019 – 138,440 miles
- 2018 – 129,092 miles
- 2017 – 114,747 miles
- 2016 – 104,664 miles
- 2015 – 91,383 miles
- 2014 – 74,540 miles
- 2013 – 61,382 miles
- 2012 – 48,111 miles
- 2011 – 35,595 miles
- 2010 – 27,085 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,809 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,809 miles (+5,568)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 197,809 miles
- Test number
- 718975557262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,241 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 192,241 miles
- Test number
- 863308222167
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Fail192,235 miles (+7,486)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,235 miles
- Test number
- 496633895612
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass184,749 miles (+5,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 184,749 miles
- Test number
- 877750279129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 179,016 miles
- Test number
- 995142281025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,015 miles (+9,460)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,015 miles
- Test number
- 791205754121
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass169,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 169,555 miles
- Test number
- 774887317734
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail169,555 miles (+11,554)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,555 miles
- Test number
- 721767367576
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass158,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 158,001 miles
- Test number
- 902813706417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,001 miles (+6,096)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,001 miles
- Test number
- 643685459062
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass151,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 151,905 miles
- Test number
- 196997338643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,905 miles (+13,465)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,905 miles
- Test number
- 314949452166
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,440 miles (+9,348)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 138,440 miles
- Test number
- 211730564023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,092 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 129,092 miles
- Test number
- 772485606098
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Fail129,092 miles (+14,345)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,092 miles
- Test number
- 265719748564
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Pass114,747 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,747 miles
- Test number
- 375486481769
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust system deteriorated
Fail114,734 miles (+10,070)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,734 miles
- Test number
- 971840765973
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust system deteriorated
Pass104,664 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,664 miles
- Test number
- 272192137550
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail104,664 miles (+13,281)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,664 miles
- Test number
- 819517261916
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass91,383 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 91,383 miles
- Test number
- 417220985068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,035 miles (+16,495)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,035 miles
- Test number
- 399363975037
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass74,540 miles (+13,158)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,540 miles
- Test number
- 655411084028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,382 miles (+13,271)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,382 miles
- Test number
- 557320383031
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail48,111 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,111 miles
- Test number
- 686906982042
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass48,111 miles (+12,516)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,111 miles
- Test number
- 919396582068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,595 miles (+8,510)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,595 miles
- Test number
- 367144121139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,085 miles
- Test number
- 922941880065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V14 COW
- Does V14 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 COW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V14 COW?
- The MOT on V14 COW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V14 COW done?
- V14 COW was recorded at 197,809 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 10,681 miles a year.
- Has V14 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V14 COW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V14 COW 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 V14 COW find?
- V14 COW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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