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Volvo V50

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

V50 GSYMOT history

V50 GSY is a red petrol Volvo V50 first used on 29 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V50 GSY red Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,477 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 GSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 GSY was last recorded at 95,477 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,403 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
4,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,477 miles
  • 2024 – 90,692 miles
  • 2023 – 86,468 miles
  • 2022 – 83,526 miles
  • 2021 – 82,960 miles
  • 2020 – 82,163 miles
  • 2018 – 79,858 miles
  • 2017 – 74,879 miles
  • 2016 – 65,194 miles
  • 2015 – 49,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,477 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,477 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,477 miles
    Test number
    718040814973
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  2. Fail95,403 miles (+4,711)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    662376240262
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Pass90,692 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,692 miles
    Test number
    210614323026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,468 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,468 miles
    Test number
    476089551663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,430 miles (+1,460)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,430 miles
    Test number
    672439450956
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,970 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    317379449801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    616420414062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,526 miles (+566)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,526 miles
    Test number
    772980775749
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass82,960 miles (+797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    447979110871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake lever travel
  10. Pass82,163 miles (+2,305)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,163 miles
    Test number
    846667151684
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass79,858 miles (+2,609)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    803313954536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split on outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated split on outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass77,249 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    648350095554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass74,879 miles (+9,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,879 miles
    Test number
    408853662527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass65,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    148966447982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail65,194 miles (+15,656)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    465131876885
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in side wall
  16. Fail49,538 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    249222515194
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass49,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    637772215125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V50 GSY

Does V50 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 GSY is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 GSY?
The MOT on V50 GSY is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 GSY done?
V50 GSY was recorded at 95,477 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,342 miles a year.
Has V50 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 GSY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 GSY 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 GSY find?
V50 GSY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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