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Volvo V50

Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V50 HDDMOT history

V50 HDD is a purple diesel Volvo V50 first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V50 HDD purple Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,610 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 HDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 HDD was last recorded at 161,610 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 6,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,836 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,774 miles
Average per year
7,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,610 miles
  • 2025 – 154,836 miles
  • 2024 – 146,413 miles
  • 2023 – 136,708 miles
  • 2022 – 127,918 miles
  • 2021 – 119,167 miles
  • 2020 – 111,680 miles
  • 2019 – 104,659 miles
  • 2018 – 97,419 miles
  • 2017 – 91,419 miles
  • 2016 – 81,938 miles
  • 2015 – 75,650 miles
  • 2014 – 69,937 miles
  • 2013 – 64,308 miles
  • 2012 – 58,033 miles
  • 2011 – 51,278 miles
  • 2010 – 42,889 miles
  • 2009 – 30,382 miles
  • 2008 – 15,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner + Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount is corroded

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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,610 miles (+6,774)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,610 miles
    Test number
    359830967390
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner + Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mount is corroded

  2. Pass154,836 miles (+8,423)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,836 miles
    Test number
    135556853173
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner + Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,413 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,413 miles
    Test number
    791076650377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,708 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    368906119850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,918 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    848132992411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,857 miles (+8,690)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,857 miles
    Test number
    731935389237
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass119,167 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,167 miles
    Test number
    251340272059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    915978564622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,680 miles (+7,021)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    230263638344
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,659 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    773945643949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,355 miles (+6,936)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    765746687271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    417386758759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,419 miles (+6,000)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,419 miles
    Test number
    775091031939
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    417939753628
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail91,419 miles (+9,481)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    237813124003
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working driving light (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass81,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    195964970992
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail81,938 miles (+6,288)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    428388660928
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,650 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    992212956818
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Fail75,650 miles (+5,713)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,650 miles
    Test number
    372061751057
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass69,937 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    727824214371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,308 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    498692453495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass64,308 miles (+6,275)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    618642253360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass58,033 miles (+6,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    865842742316
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass51,278 miles (+8,389)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    455067641338
    • NoteBoth rear indicators discoloured . Recommend changeing
    • NoteN/s/front tyre close to legal limit

  25. Pass42,889 miles (+12,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    681918740303
    • NoteRear direction indicator lamps losing colour

  26. Pass30,382 miles (+11,395)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,382 miles
    Test number
    364775849306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,987 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,987 miles
    Test number
    381046709044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,553 miles
    Test number
    962330278019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 HDD

Does V50 HDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 HDD is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 HDD?
The MOT on V50 HDD 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 HDD done?
V50 HDD was recorded at 161,610 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,888 miles a year.
Has V50 HDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 HDD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V50 HDD 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 HDD find?
V50 HDD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner + outer; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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