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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V40 ROVMOT history

V40 ROV is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

V40 ROV blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
177,358 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ROV was last recorded at 177,358 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,353 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,358 miles
  • 2025 – 168,720 miles
  • 2024 – 159,806 miles
  • 2023 – 153,285 miles
  • 2022 – 139,771 miles
  • 2021 – 128,930 miles
  • 2020 – 125,781 miles
  • 2019 – 123,475 miles
  • 2018 – 121,280 miles
  • 2017 – 119,437 miles
  • 2016 – 117,611 miles
  • 2015 – 114,627 miles
  • 2014 – 103,712 miles
  • 2013 – 99,944 miles
  • 2012 – 96,385 miles
  • 2011 – 90,481 miles
  • 2010 – 77,360 miles
  • 2009 – 61,276 miles
  • 2008 – 45,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,358 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,358 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    177,358 miles
    Test number
    145830970829
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,353 miles (+8,633)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,353 miles
    Test number
    491725682888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,720 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,720 miles
    Test number
    612340692063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail168,711 miles (+8,905)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,711 miles
    Test number
    976984351468
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,806 miles (+6,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,806 miles
    Test number
    670554877128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,285 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,285 miles
    Test number
    877989667292
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail153,285 miles (+13,514)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,285 miles
    Test number
    287213068474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass139,771 miles (+10,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    525789240367
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass128,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    927948738216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail128,930 miles (+3,149)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    532723970659
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,781 miles
    Test number
    935892248398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,781 miles (+2,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,781 miles
    Test number
    248480794521
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,475 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,475 miles
    Test number
    436725136698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass121,280 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,280 miles
    Test number
    818083981093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    805616773261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail119,437 miles (+1,826)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    396959606676
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket is broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryThe rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

  17. Pass117,611 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,611 miles
    Test number
    562386051860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,627 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    317197735241
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlight cleaning device do not work both front

  19. Fail114,627 miles (+10,915)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    126897935297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlight cleaning device do not work both front

  20. Pass103,712 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    198689144262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,944 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,944 miles
    Test number
    356886863283
    • 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)

  22. Pass96,385 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    828752262204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,481 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,481 miles
    Test number
    695165351289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    394386160435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,360 miles (+16,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    224836760219
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass61,276 miles (+15,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    662460159258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,630 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,630 miles
    Test number
    833987668233
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail45,607 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    411176968238
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V40 ROV

Does V40 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ROV is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ROV?
The MOT on V40 ROV is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ROV done?
V40 ROV was recorded at 177,358 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has V40 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ROV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ROV 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 V40 ROV find?
V40 ROV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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