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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V50 COTMOT history

V50 COT is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

V50 COT blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
122,258 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 COT was last recorded at 122,258 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,638 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
6,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,258 miles
  • 2022 – 119,638 miles
  • 2021 – 117,635 miles
  • 2020 – 114,235 miles
  • 2019 – 107,091 miles
  • 2018 – 98,143 miles
  • 2017 – 90,881 miles
  • 2016 – 87,439 miles
  • 2015 – 83,146 miles
  • 2014 – 79,995 miles
  • 2013 – 75,597 miles
  • 2012 – 71,894 miles
  • 2011 – 67,400 miles
  • 2010 – 54,537 miles
  • 2009 – 38,287 miles
  • 2008 – 30,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,258 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,258 miles (+2,620)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    210871102862
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass119,638 miles (+2,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    903330250232
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass117,635 miles (+3,400)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,635 miles
    Test number
    727971425547
    • AdvisoryExhaust and hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass114,235 miles (+7,144)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    936909121134
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass107,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    736058491735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,091 miles (+8,948)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    854069139027
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,143 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    662300777392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp aim on minimun mark
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Fail98,143 miles (+7,262)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    155446419890
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp aim on minimun mark

  9. Pass90,881 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,881 miles
    Test number
    417165376055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,579 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    372142784925
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail90,507 miles (+3,068)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    363553014679
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass87,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    369277276526
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  13. Fail87,439 miles (+4,293)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    334126346378
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken

  14. Pass83,146 miles (+3,151)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,146 miles
    Test number
    757099385007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass79,995 miles (+4,398)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    776905014153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHeadlamp washer system not working
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotated
    • NoteWater in drivers footwell

  16. Pass75,597 miles (+3,703)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,597 miles
    Test number
    437161683067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,894 miles (+4,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    168667212106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,400 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    388353541314
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to register for test
    • NoteNearside rear damper bump stop seperating

  19. Fail67,400 miles (+11,129)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    475873441432
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to register for test
    • NoteNearside rear damper bump stop seperating

  20. Pass56,271 miles (+1,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    636425811093
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to register on test

  21. Pass54,537 miles (+16,250)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    303161790488
    • NoteNo print off for emissions as reading too weak to measure.

  22. Pass38,287 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,287 miles
    Test number
    341361169244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,733 miles
    Test number
    681269068295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 COT

Does V50 COT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 COT expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 COT?
The MOT on V50 COT expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 COT done?
V50 COT was recorded at 122,258 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 6,187 miles a year.
Has V50 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 COT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V50 COT 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 COT find?
V50 COT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: coil spring corroded all four coil springs; exhaust hangers corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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