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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,596 cc

V50 DVNMOT history

V50 DVN is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2024.

V50 DVN black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
160,305 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 DVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 DVN was last recorded at 160,305 miles on 7 Mar 2024, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,163 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
12,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,305 miles
  • 2023 – 151,017 miles
  • 2022 – 141,364 miles
  • 2021 – 131,996 miles
  • 2020 – 125,085 miles
  • 2019 – 111,389 miles
  • 2018 – 97,498 miles
  • 2017 – 82,520 miles
  • 2016 – 68,563 miles
  • 2015 – 53,248 miles
  • 2014 – 37,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,305 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,305 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,305 miles
    Test number
    412821918062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,163 miles (+9,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,163 miles
    Test number
    572009565025
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass151,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    999805604482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,017 miles (+9,653)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    935637697377
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe been crushed....Not leaking (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    820290534717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,364 miles (+9,368)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    940642581005
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing /starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass131,996 miles (+6,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,996 miles
    Test number
    766153154781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped on inside edge

  8. Pass125,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    322612650586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,085 miles (+13,696)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    732906653812
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass111,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    615298316883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail111,388 miles (+13,890)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,388 miles
    Test number
    235731537523
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass97,498 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,498 miles
    Test number
    602883154939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail97,497 miles (+14,977)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,497 miles
    Test number
    847496514565
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    299704141337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,520 miles (+13,957)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    902860522103
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass68,563 miles (+15,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    989205636608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,248 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    499648065096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted inner edges

  18. Fail53,247 miles (+15,599)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    369488065027
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres distorted inner edges

  19. Pass37,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    529678374081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 DVN

Does V50 DVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 DVN expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 DVN?
The MOT on V50 DVN expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 DVN done?
V50 DVN was recorded at 160,305 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2024, an average of 12,304 miles a year.
Has V50 DVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 DVN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 DVN 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 DVN find?
V50 DVN passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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