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Volvo V50

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

V50 BNYMOT history

V50 BNY is a red diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

V50 BNY red Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,331 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 BNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 BNY was last recorded at 146,331 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 10,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,929 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,402 miles
Average per year
8,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,331 miles
  • 2025 – 135,929 miles
  • 2024 – 123,888 miles
  • 2023 – 117,379 miles
  • 2022 – 112,206 miles
  • 2021 – 104,379 miles
  • 2020 – 99,218 miles
  • 2019 – 91,181 miles
  • 2018 – 84,203 miles
  • 2017 – 75,292 miles
  • 2016 – 65,009 miles
  • 2015 – 56,493 miles
  • 2014 – 51,574 miles
  • 2013 – 44,986 miles
  • 2012 – 30,736 miles
  • 2011 – 13,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,331 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,331 miles (+10,402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,331 miles
    Test number
    993267494885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass135,929 miles (+12,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,929 miles
    Test number
    661694904542
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass123,888 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,888 miles
    Test number
    154204206451
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail123,878 miles (+6,499)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,878 miles
    Test number
    572063643945
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass117,379 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,379 miles
    Test number
    651436817166
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail117,377 miles (+5,171)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,377 miles
    Test number
    243078895932
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass112,206 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    389503505433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail112,206 miles (+7,827)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    617910476900
    • MajorFuel system component leaking under drivers footwell (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass104,379 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    557718902174
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Fail104,379 miles (+5,161)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    506642441756
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass99,218 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    444053846767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,181 miles
    Test number
    690166330211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail91,181 miles (+6,978)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,181 miles
    Test number
    415288224259
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass84,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    345912883922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail84,203 miles (+8,911)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    143152655840
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass75,292 miles (+10,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,292 miles
    Test number
    213597386266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass65,009 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    346913955283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,493 miles (+4,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    568398545096
    • NoteRear tyres are scrubbed on the inner edge
  19. Pass51,574 miles (+6,588)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    679133264023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn on the inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres are scrubbed
  20. Pass44,986 miles (+14,250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    169266463441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,736 miles (+16,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    149778962009
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  22. Pass13,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,969 miles
    Test number
    647696461016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail13,969 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,969 miles
    Test number
    368526761057
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V50 BNY

Does V50 BNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 BNY is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 BNY?
The MOT on V50 BNY is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 BNY done?
V50 BNY was recorded at 146,331 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 8,816 miles a year.
Has V50 BNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 BNY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 BNY 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 BNY find?
V50 BNY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shock mounting area; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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