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Volvo V50

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc

V50 GVRMOT history

V50 GVR is a silver diesel Volvo V50 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V50 GVR silver Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,892 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 GVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 GVR was last recorded at 137,892 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 5,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,357 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,535 miles
Average per year
7,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,892 miles
  • 2025 – 132,357 miles
  • 2024 – 126,947 miles
  • 2023 – 121,541 miles
  • 2022 – 116,449 miles
  • 2021 – 111,029 miles
  • 2020 – 102,540 miles
  • 2019 – 94,330 miles
  • 2018 – 85,239 miles
  • 2017 – 81,280 miles
  • 2016 – 75,675 miles
  • 2015 – 64,173 miles
  • 2014 – 51,535 miles
  • 2013 – 40,353 miles
  • 2012 – 31,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,892 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,892 miles (+5,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,892 miles
    Test number
    495091429393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass132,357 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    965645316724
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers not allowing full inspection
  3. Fail132,357 miles (+5,410)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    571887158464
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers not allowing full inspection
  4. Pass126,947 miles (+5,406)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,947 miles
    Test number
    611884150873
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass121,541 miles (+5,092)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,541 miles
    Test number
    910783697769
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass116,449 miles (+5,420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,449 miles
    Test number
    526452497891
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions high
  7. Pass111,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,029 miles
    Test number
    256539493712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail110,028 miles (+7,488)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,028 miles
    Test number
    946921583696
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass102,540 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    701808396497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail102,497 miles (+8,167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,497 miles
    Test number
    171307756988
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
  11. Pass94,330 miles (+9,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    646569704342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
  12. Pass85,239 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    942454508810
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail85,144 miles (+3,864)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    998762908879
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass81,280 miles (+5,605)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    841740980030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass75,675 miles (+11,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,675 miles
    Test number
    324103184851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass64,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    607079498022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,173 miles (+12,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    952917357754
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass51,535 miles (+11,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,535 miles
    Test number
    789696054268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail40,353 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    765602143228
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass40,353 miles (+8,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    887412643227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass31,433 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,433 miles
    Test number
    218398842276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V50 GVR

Does V50 GVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 GVR is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 GVR?
The MOT on V50 GVR is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 GVR done?
V50 GVR was recorded at 137,892 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,662 miles a year.
Has V50 GVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 GVR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 GVR 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 GVR find?
V50 GVR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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