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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V50 AJLMOT history

V50 AJL is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V50 AJL black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,725 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 AJL was last recorded at 172,725 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 15,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,556 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,169 miles
Average per year
12,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,725 miles
  • 2025 – 157,556 miles
  • 2024 – 140,885 miles
  • 2023 – 124,288 miles
  • 2022 – 101,218 miles
  • 2021 – 74,197 miles
  • 2020 – 60,726 miles
  • 2019 – 54,303 miles
  • 2018 – 43,197 miles
  • 2017 – 37,468 miles
  • 2016 – 31,161 miles
  • 2015 – 24,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,725 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,725 miles (+15,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,725 miles
    Test number
    257789501590
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass157,556 miles (+16,671)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,556 miles
    Test number
    367208221935
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens coming off in side lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake slightly low on performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass140,885 miles (+16,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,885 miles
    Test number
    527313244478
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,288 miles (+23,070)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,288 miles
    Test number
    481929755499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,218 miles (+27,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,218 miles
    Test number
    874001884411
    • AdvisoryRear slightly long travel on park brake lever
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  6. Pass74,197 miles (+13,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    276927991426
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Pass60,726 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,726 miles
    Test number
    975815779242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail60,724 miles (+6,421)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    681185307652
    • 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dog bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    462264457396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,303 miles (+3,464)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,303 miles
    Test number
    475638189162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres bald inner edges
  11. Pass50,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    611067460454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,839 miles (+7,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    315651085453
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass43,197 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    796681670996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    800573807044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,468 miles (+6,307)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,468 miles
    Test number
    373760835983
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass31,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    130798284666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail31,161 miles (+6,874)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    482669074798
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass24,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    237481705162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 AJL

Does V50 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 AJL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 AJL?
The MOT on V50 AJL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 AJL done?
V50 AJL was recorded at 172,725 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 12,943 miles a year.
Has V50 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 AJL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V50 AJL 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 AJL find?
V50 AJL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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