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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

V50 DDBMOT history

V50 DDB is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

V50 DDB blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,037 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 DDB was last recorded at 116,037 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 6,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,591 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,446 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,037 miles
  • 2025 – 109,591 miles
  • 2024 – 104,841 miles
  • 2023 – 96,674 miles
  • 2022 – 89,900 miles
  • 2021 – 80,958 miles
  • 2020 – 75,051 miles
  • 2019 – 71,945 miles
  • 2018 – 68,542 miles
  • 2017 – 65,291 miles
  • 2016 – 58,893 miles
  • 2015 – 56,102 miles
  • 2014 – 49,229 miles
  • 2013 – 41,815 miles
  • 2012 – 34,152 miles
  • 2011 – 27,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,037 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,037 miles (+6,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,037 miles
    Test number
    614886063592
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,591 miles
    Test number
    951177004808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,591 miles (+4,750)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,591 miles
    Test number
    793812860118
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass104,841 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    229509774881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,729 miles (+8,055)3 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,729 miles
    Test number
    295797074040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn, no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass96,674 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    163695845122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,667 miles (+6,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,667 miles
    Test number
    168201041351
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing so emissions could not be tested as it would give a faults reading (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass89,900 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    173952171622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,958 miles (+5,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    194455371948
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass75,051 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    670875294428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,945 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    757193321026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,542 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    399543575552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,291 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    192892431621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass58,893 miles (+2,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,893 miles
    Test number
    537615735121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass56,102 miles (+6,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,102 miles
    Test number
    198838001356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has some corrosion
  16. Pass49,229 miles (+7,414)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    915724124269
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer corroded
  17. Pass41,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    126385223251
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
  18. Fail41,815 miles (+7,663)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,815 miles
    Test number
    345905123439
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
  19. Fail34,152 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    365479202273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass34,152 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    795099402243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,778 miles
    Test number
    725325111281
    • 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)

Questions about V50 DDB

Does V50 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 DDB is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 DDB?
The MOT on V50 DDB is valid until 28 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 DDB done?
V50 DDB was recorded at 116,037 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has V50 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 DDB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 DDB 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 DDB find?
V50 DDB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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