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Volvo V50

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,435 cc

V50 DLCMOT history

V50 DLC is a blue petrol Volvo V50 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

V50 DLC blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,546 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 DLC was last recorded at 98,546 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,519 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,546 miles
  • 2025 – 95,109 miles
  • 2024 – 91,106 miles
  • 2023 – 85,530 miles
  • 2022 – 85,289 miles
  • 2021 – 84,859 miles
  • 2020 – 83,942 miles
  • 2019 – 79,599 miles
  • 2018 – 74,352 miles
  • 2017 – 67,431 miles
  • 2016 – 59,693 miles
  • 2015 – 52,921 miles
  • 2014 – 48,998 miles
  • 2013 – 43,581 miles
  • 2012 – 33,048 miles
  • 2011 – 19,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,546 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    266350455145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,519 miles (+3,410)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    552231335652
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    642093088549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,105 miles (+3,999)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    663284427741
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,106 miles (+5,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,106 miles
    Test number
    827345227105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,530 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    584116195879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    231988865332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail85,289 miles (+430)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    879006270328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass84,859 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    587560758885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,942 miles (+4,343)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    698728287614
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass79,599 miles (+5,247)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    106784230285
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,352 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    935150530447
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  13. Fail74,352 miles (+6,921)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,352 miles
    Test number
    251195994489
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge

  14. Pass67,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    349910368724
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail67,431 miles (+7,738)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    509361052966
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,693 miles (+6,772)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,693 miles
    Test number
    965074428971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner faces
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn bald on very inner edge.

  17. Pass52,921 miles (+3,923)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    325049335176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack inbetween the tread.

  18. Pass48,998 miles (+5,417)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,998 miles
    Test number
    267772444157
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

  19. Pass43,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    147599163131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,581 miles (+10,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    976798563194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,048 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    338412702206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,984 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,984 miles
    Test number
    646782701254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,953 miles
    Test number
    265882231087
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low 2.5mm and bald on inner edge

Questions about V50 DLC

Does V50 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 DLC is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 DLC?
The MOT on V50 DLC is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 DLC done?
V50 DLC was recorded at 98,546 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has V50 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 DLC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 DLC 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 DLC find?
V50 DLC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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