
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass158,360 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 158,360 miles
- Test number
- 859167587280
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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
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
Pass117,363 miles (+28,436)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 117,363 miles
- Test number
- 705820955164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,927 miles (+653)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 88,927 miles
- Test number
- 895774663157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,274 miles (+18,771)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 88,274 miles
- Test number
- 866496872246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 69,503 miles
- Test number
- 168258351256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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