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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

V50 CAGMOT history

V50 CAG is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 25 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,708 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 CAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 CAG was last recorded at 98,708 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,032 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,676 miles
Average per year
4,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,708 miles
  • 2025 – 91,032 miles
  • 2024 – 83,792 miles
  • 2023 – 76,864 miles
  • 2022 – 71,009 miles
  • 2021 – 66,745 miles
  • 2020 – 62,237 miles
  • 2019 – 59,450 miles
  • 2018 – 55,581 miles
  • 2017 – 51,331 miles
  • 2016 – 47,484 miles
  • 2015 – 44,009 miles
  • 2014 – 39,786 miles
  • 2013 – 37,136 miles
  • 2012 – 33,920 miles
  • 2011 – 31,123 miles
  • 2010 – 26,929 miles
  • 2009 – 21,904 miles
  • 2008 – 19,302 miles
  • 2007 – 15,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,708 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    940959902674
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,708 miles (+7,676)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,708 miles
    Test number
    553561944330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,032 miles (+7,240)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,032 miles
    Test number
    910092762147
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass83,792 miles (+6,928)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    594356895453
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,864 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    718382975738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,009 miles (+4,264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,009 miles
    Test number
    936526075393
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    899318448226
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail66,745 miles (+4,508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    768188389963
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,237 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    217912331492
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass59,450 miles (+3,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    444426003030
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    771409037024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,581 miles (+4,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    685755007205
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass51,331 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,331 miles
    Test number
    843791361785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner tread

  14. Pass47,484 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    870030983929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass44,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    875833227315
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted to o/s and n/s rear. Unable to inspect belts

  16. Fail44,008 miles (+4,222)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    801547348064
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted to o/s and n/s rear. Unable to inspect belts
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass39,786 miles (+2,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    366923874451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail37,136 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    326434193250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,136 miles (+3,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    335224393408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,920 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,920 miles
    Test number
    488565202305
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,123 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    508482511310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,929 miles (+5,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    523084210384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass21,904 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    990154819376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,302 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,302 miles
    Test number
    953219008306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    193443817349
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V50 CAG

Does V50 CAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 CAG is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 CAG?
The MOT on V50 CAG is valid until 30 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 CAG done?
V50 CAG was recorded at 98,708 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
Has V50 CAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 CAG has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 CAG 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 CAG find?
V50 CAG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perishing, and 1 more.

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