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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

V50 DSRMOT history

V50 DSR is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

V50 DSR grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,897 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 DSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 DSR was last recorded at 113,897 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 3,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,460 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,437 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,897 miles
  • 2025 – 110,460 miles
  • 2024 – 106,924 miles
  • 2023 – 103,367 miles
  • 2022 – 99,364 miles
  • 2021 – 96,528 miles
  • 2020 – 94,590 miles
  • 2019 – 88,837 miles
  • 2018 – 82,511 miles
  • 2017 – 74,322 miles
  • 2016 – 68,403 miles
  • 2015 – 59,818 miles
  • 2014 – 53,213 miles
  • 2013 – 43,263 miles
  • 2012 – 35,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    380330670714
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
  2. Fail113,895 miles (+3,435)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    771059510065
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass110,460 miles (+3,536)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,460 miles
    Test number
    654273622401
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,924 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    161150818177
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,367 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    354959831515
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail103,366 miles (+4,002)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    454476505307
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass99,364 miles (+2,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,364 miles
    Test number
    861688299016
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
  8. Pass96,528 miles (+1,938)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    466836125636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass94,590 miles (+5,753)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    854193120342
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
  10. Pass88,837 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,837 miles
    Test number
    657860014669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail88,835 miles (+6,324)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,835 miles
    Test number
    141698706352
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass82,511 miles (+8,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,511 miles
    Test number
    557307486735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass74,322 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    610366907004
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass68,403 miles (+8,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    287181817670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded.
  15. Pass59,818 miles (+6,605)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    698219815007
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth nearside & offside front tyres wearing on edges
  16. Pass53,213 miles (+9,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,213 miles
    Test number
    646264144096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres inner edges slightly worn
  17. Pass43,263 miles (+8,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    476710343090
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteFront screen chipped
  18. Pass35,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,263 miles
    Test number
    147886242013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 DSR

Does V50 DSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 DSR is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 DSR?
The MOT on V50 DSR is valid until 24 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 DSR done?
V50 DSR was recorded at 113,897 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has V50 DSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 DSR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 DSR 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 DSR find?
V50 DSR passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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