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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,400 cc

V50 BSMMOT history

V50 BSM is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

V50 BSM black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,467 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 BSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 BSM was last recorded at 146,467 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,322 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
7,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,467 miles
  • 2025 – 140,013 miles
  • 2024 – 136,450 miles
  • 2023 – 129,971 miles
  • 2022 – 126,456 miles
  • 2020 – 122,040 miles
  • 2019 – 109,407 miles
  • 2018 – 98,844 miles
  • 2017 – 93,831 miles
  • 2016 – 88,902 miles
  • 2015 – 82,657 miles
  • 2014 – 76,022 miles
  • 2013 – 63,698 miles
  • 2012 – 50,333 miles
  • 2011 – 38,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,467 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,467 miles
    Test number
    255309116114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail146,322 miles (+6,309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,322 miles
    Test number
    772929819471
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass140,013 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,013 miles
    Test number
    334794956439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,450 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,450 miles
    Test number
    655660821481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,971 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,971 miles
    Test number
    311065698478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,456 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    509840253493
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail126,456 miles (+4,416)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    131795980481
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing 1 ON ALL WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass122,040 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    163369648442
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail122,040 miles (+12,633)2 dangerous2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    340496758204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,407 miles (+10,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,407 miles
    Test number
    957687761709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass98,844 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    475739045772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,831 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    763603475618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,902 miles (+6,245)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    947501942724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,657 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,657 miles
    Test number
    559809985035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,022 miles (+12,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,022 miles
    Test number
    308556864032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,698 miles (+13,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    526358273083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,333 miles (+12,084)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    386753562058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,249 miles
    Test number
    715085971001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V50 BSM

Does V50 BSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 BSM is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 BSM?
The MOT on V50 BSM is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 BSM done?
V50 BSM was recorded at 146,467 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,267 miles a year.
Has V50 BSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 BSM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 BSM 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 BSM find?
V50 BSM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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