
Volvo V50
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
V50 DSSMOT history
V50 DSS is a red diesel Volvo V50 first used on 17 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 100,718 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 DSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 DSS was last recorded at 100,718 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 9,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 91,305 miles · 6 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,413 miles
- Average per year
- 6,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 100,718 miles
- 2022 – 91,298 miles
- 2021 – 79,732 miles
- 2020 – 77,367 miles
- 2019 – 74,611 miles
- 2018 – 67,667 miles
- 2017 – 60,139 miles
- 2016 – 53,178 miles
- 2015 – 46,658 miles
- 2014 – 39,265 miles
- 2013 – 32,414 miles
- 2012 – 26,319 miles
- 2011 – 20,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,718 miles
- Test number
- 785609145269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,718 miles (+9,413)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,718 miles
- Test number
- 819713218060
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass91,305 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,305 miles
- Test number
- 808494625178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy slightly deteriorated / slight leak of gases
Fail91,298 miles (+11,566)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,298 miles
- Test number
- 839777657805
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,732 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,732 miles
- Test number
- 803642751554
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,732 miles (+2,365)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,732 miles
- Test number
- 108855707373
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,367 miles (+2,756)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,367 miles
- Test number
- 231808872205
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Close to limit (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass74,611 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,611 miles
- Test number
- 679657733959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
Fail74,601 miles (+6,934)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,601 miles
- Test number
- 303716069281
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted
Pass67,667 miles (+7,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 67,667 miles
- Test number
- 753343146280
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
Pass60,139 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 60,139 miles
- Test number
- 232709922053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,178 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 53,178 miles
- Test number
- 673304335660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,178 miles (+6,520)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,178 miles
- Test number
- 388288156878
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily worn
Pass46,658 miles (+7,393)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 342924454232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,265 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,265 miles
- Test number
- 247600354335
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass39,265 miles (+6,851)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,265 miles
- Test number
- 459500254314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 32,414 miles
- Test number
- 496808503304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,414 miles (+6,095)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,414 miles
- Test number
- 538658903388
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,319 miles (+5,792)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 26,319 miles
- Test number
- 407385802427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 20,527 miles
- Test number
- 227086501388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 DSS
- Does V50 DSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V50 DSS expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V50 DSS?
- The MOT on V50 DSS expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V50 DSS done?
- V50 DSS was recorded at 100,718 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
- Has V50 DSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 DSS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on V50 DSS 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 DSS find?
- V50 DSS passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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