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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.

V50 DSS red Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass100,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass100,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,718 miles
    Test number
    785609145269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass67,667 miles (+7,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    753343146280
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undersheilds fitted
  11. 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)
  12. Pass53,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    673304335660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. Pass46,658 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,658 miles
    Test number
    342924454232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass39,265 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,265 miles
    Test number
    459500254314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    496808503304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass26,319 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,319 miles
    Test number
    407385802427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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