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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

V50 ABAMOT history

V50 ABA is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 6 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 313,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

V50 ABA silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
313,266 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
16,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 ABA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 ABA was last recorded at 313,266 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,200 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
16,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 313,266 miles
  • 2025 – 289,393 miles
  • 2024 – 259,085 miles
  • 2023 – 232,689 miles
  • 2022 – 208,278 miles
  • 2021 – 191,387 miles
  • 2020 – 165,642 miles
  • 2019 – 158,360 miles
  • 2018 – 148,207 miles
  • 2017 – 138,960 miles
  • 2016 – 128,378 miles
  • 2015 – 117,363 miles
  • 2013 – 88,927 miles
  • 2012 – 88,274 miles
  • 2011 – 69,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,266 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not in its clipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear 50% sidelight has wrong bulb fitted as brighter than all others

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass313,266 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    313,266 miles
    Test number
    510941335249
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not in its clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail313,200 miles (+23,807)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,200 miles
    Test number
    152527164490
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not in its clip
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass289,393 miles (+584)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    289,393 miles
    Test number
    888609279120
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 50% sidelight has wrong bulb fitted as brighter than all others
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail288,809 miles (+2,196)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,809 miles
    Test number
    260294690796
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 50% sidelight has wrong bulb fitted as brighter than all others
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail286,613 miles (+27,528)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,613 miles
    Test number
    926839643217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both osf and nsf (switch) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass259,085 miles (+26,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    259,085 miles
    Test number
    245992451027
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass232,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    232,689 miles
    Test number
    618830518435
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  8. Fail232,689 miles (+56)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,689 miles
    Test number
    998051923848
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Fail232,633 miles (+24,355)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,633 miles
    Test number
    430469299491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass208,278 miles (+292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    208,278 miles
    Test number
    900033276000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  11. Fail207,986 miles (+16,599)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,986 miles
    Test number
    794928887613
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  12. Pass191,387 miles (+25,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,387 miles
    Test number
    702905494866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass165,642 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,642 miles
    Test number
    741304477256
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam on lowest level
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Fail165,626 miles (+7,266)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,626 miles
    Test number
    573326799069
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside dip beam on lowest level
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  15. Pass158,360 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    859167587280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail158,138 miles (+9,931)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    593455137165
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  17. Pass148,207 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,207 miles
    Test number
    731918844151
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail147,841 miles (+8,881)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,841 miles
    Test number
    962529419997
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass138,960 miles (+10,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,960 miles
    Test number
    498103452358
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/s rear coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
  20. Pass128,378 miles (+11,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,378 miles
    Test number
    325547505987
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  21. Pass117,363 miles (+28,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,363 miles
    Test number
    705820955164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,927 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    895774663157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,274 miles (+18,771)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    866496872246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    168258351256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,502 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    186768251248
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise nearside and offside front brake discs are lipped with wear
    • NoteAdvise offside rear disc inner face appears to have been scored by inner pad ,, strongly suggest further srip investigation

Questions about V50 ABA

Does V50 ABA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ABA is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 ABA?
The MOT on V50 ABA is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 ABA done?
V50 ABA was recorded at 313,266 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 16,241 miles a year.
Has V50 ABA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 ABA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 ABA 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 V50 ABA find?
V50 ABA passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective on down pipe; nearside rear brake hose not in its clip; offside rear outer seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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