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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

V50 ETRMOT history

V50 ETR is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V50 ETR silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,616 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 ETR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 ETR was last recorded at 188,616 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 10,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,774 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,842 miles
Average per year
10,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,616 miles
  • 2025 – 177,774 miles
  • 2024 – 165,937 miles
  • 2023 – 154,225 miles
  • 2022 – 135,393 miles
  • 2021 – 117,497 miles
  • 2020 – 106,678 miles
  • 2019 – 98,654 miles
  • 2018 – 89,907 miles
  • 2017 – 81,363 miles
  • 2016 – 71,028 miles
  • 2015 – 60,436 miles
  • 2014 – 56,928 miles
  • 2013 – 47,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,616 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort just within limit

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Central Front grill damaged/insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and inner edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorating and a slight leak of gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced effort and lever travel near reserve end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,616 miles (+10,842)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,616 miles
    Test number
    434258923127
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort just within limit
  2. Pass177,774 miles (+11,837)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,774 miles
    Test number
    201786695578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,937 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,937 miles
    Test number
    646146827529
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Poor parking brake effort
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  4. Fail165,937 miles (+11,712)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,937 miles
    Test number
    546822988860
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Poor parking brake effort
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  5. Pass154,225 miles (+18,832)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,225 miles
    Test number
    124094833712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,393 miles (+17,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,393 miles
    Test number
    854637377682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass117,497 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    870506158730
    • AdvisoryCentral Front grill damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorating and a slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced effort and lever travel near reserve end (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion by mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail117,497 miles (+10,819)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    165503008369
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front grill damaged/insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/deteriorating and a slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reduced effort and lever travel near reserve end (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion by mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass106,678 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    173453928545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper taped up
    • AdvisoryHand brake quite high
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slight loose
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front grill
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion by rear subframe mounting points
  10. Fail106,678 miles (+8,024)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    161531130962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper taped up
    • AdvisoryHand brake quite high
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slight loose
    • AdvisorySlight damage to front grill
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion by rear subframe mounting points
  11. Pass98,654 miles (+8,747)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,654 miles
    Test number
    914611395825
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oily at the back (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDash says engine system service required but mil does not stay on
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose on rear bracket
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever is quite high
    • AdvisorySlight damage on front grill
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear end by subframe mountings
    • AdvisoryTape on front bumper
  12. Pass89,907 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,907 miles
    Test number
    197559810142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear underbody has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Fail89,906 miles (+8,543)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    596284039879
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear underbody has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205/50/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass81,363 miles (+10,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    178647441510
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass71,028 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    226373992638
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has two bulbs per side (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail71,028 miles (+10,592)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    970433444921
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% has two bulbs per side (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass60,436 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,436 miles
    Test number
    968936815056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,928 miles (+9,274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    209067154046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r shocker bump stop splitting
  19. Pass47,654 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,654 miles
    Test number
    495547933070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to register for test
    • NoteNearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Questions about V50 ETR

Does V50 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 ETR is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 ETR?
The MOT on V50 ETR is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 ETR done?
V50 ETR was recorded at 188,616 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,735 miles a year.
Has V50 ETR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 ETR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 ETR 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 ETR find?
V50 ETR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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