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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

V50 EMTMOT history

V50 EMT is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V50 EMT grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,970 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 EMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 EMT was last recorded at 186,970 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,970 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,970 miles
  • 2025 – 186,681 miles
  • 2024 – 186,333 miles
  • 2023 – 185,491 miles
  • 2022 – 180,321 miles
  • 2021 – 170,360 miles
  • 2020 – 165,476 miles
  • 2019 – 150,828 miles
  • 2018 – 128,618 miles
  • 2017 – 113,425 miles
  • 2016 – 99,093 miles
  • 2015 – 85,001 miles
  • 2014 – 70,567 miles
  • 2013 – 53,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,970 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,970 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,970 miles
    Test number
    475578277952
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail186,970 miles (+289)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,970 miles
    Test number
    697762179336
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass186,681 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,681 miles
    Test number
    562830100289
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail186,681 miles (+348)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,681 miles
    Test number
    501938016685
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass186,333 miles (+842)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    186,333 miles
    Test number
    476009541909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass185,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,491 miles
    Test number
    169289786745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail185,491 miles (+5,170)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,491 miles
    Test number
    778122817566
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass180,321 miles (+9,961)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,321 miles
    Test number
    639478024179
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass170,360 miles (+4,884)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,360 miles
    Test number
    773059067433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass165,476 miles (+14,648)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,476 miles
    Test number
    681063854379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass150,828 miles (+22,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,828 miles
    Test number
    178894858514
    • 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))
  12. Pass128,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,618 miles
    Test number
    102375883760
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail128,613 miles (+15,188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,613 miles
    Test number
    468765442633
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass113,425 miles (+14,332)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    520115370659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,093 miles (+14,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,093 miles
    Test number
    200251973416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,001 miles (+14,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    292017350906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    509264044200
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass70,567 miles (+16,958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,567 miles
    Test number
    898254044220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    335532033207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 EMT

Does V50 EMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 EMT is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 EMT?
The MOT on V50 EMT is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 EMT done?
V50 EMT was recorded at 186,970 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 10,171 miles a year.
Has V50 EMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 EMT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 EMT 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 EMT find?
V50 EMT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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