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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,998 cc

V50 HMHMOT history

V50 HMH is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 257,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

V50 HMH grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
257,036 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 HMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 HMH was last recorded at 257,036 miles on 29 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2011: 122,580 miles, lower than 144,899 miles on 24 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
257,034 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,036 miles
  • 2025 – 249,904 miles
  • 2024 – 242,683 miles
  • 2023 – 237,550 miles
  • 2022 – 232,563 miles
  • 2021 – 227,545 miles
  • 2020 – 222,882 miles
  • 2019 – 214,197 miles
  • 2018 – 205,496 miles
  • 2017 – 195,624 miles
  • 2016 – 186,171 miles
  • 2015 – 172,875 miles
  • 2014 – 159,868 miles
  • 2013 – 147,319 miles
  • 2012 – 134,315 miles
  • 2011 – 122,580 miles
  • 2010 – 100,635 miles
  • 2009 – 81,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,036 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gators twistedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,036 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    257,036 miles
    Test number
    862977113033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gators twisted

  2. Fail257,034 miles (+7,130)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,034 miles
    Test number
    300186337818
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gators twisted

  3. Pass249,904 miles (+7,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    249,904 miles
    Test number
    185735276965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass242,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    242,683 miles
    Test number
    948286486452
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail242,683 miles (+5,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,683 miles
    Test number
    645890231741
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass237,550 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    237,550 miles
    Test number
    107502460726
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail237,549 miles (+4,986)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,549 miles
    Test number
    653221871032
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass232,563 miles (+5,018)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    232,563 miles
    Test number
    864199252381
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seats in stowed position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass227,545 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    227,545 miles
    Test number
    263250138808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail227,543 miles (+4,661)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,543 miles
    Test number
    930896306963
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass222,882 miles (+8,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    222,882 miles
    Test number
    272238222677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass214,197 miles (+8,701)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,197 miles
    Test number
    789259471897
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass205,496 miles (+9,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    205,496 miles
    Test number
    340595720627
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass195,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    195,624 miles
    Test number
    705038727366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail195,624 miles (+9,453)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,624 miles
    Test number
    920940580528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass186,171 miles (+13,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,171 miles
    Test number
    950949736039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,875 miles (+13,007)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    172,875 miles
    Test number
    287381845169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  18. Pass159,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    159,868 miles
    Test number
    229018544454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail159,868 miles (+12,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,868 miles
    Test number
    157898144139
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail147,319 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,319 miles
    Test number
    466446763163
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass147,319 miles (+13,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,319 miles
    Test number
    806486663100
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass134,315 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    134,315 miles
    Test number
    768086962134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    416336951426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,580 miles (-22,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,580 miles
    Test number
    497246751481
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass144,899 miles (+42,259)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    227845071468
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/d/f inner bush wearing

  26. Pass102,640 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,640 miles
    Test number
    959804071177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,635 miles (+19,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,635 miles
    Test number
    214133030368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass81,033 miles (+20,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    284513349348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass60,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    150439119007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 HMH

Does V50 HMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 HMH is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 HMH?
The MOT on V50 HMH is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 HMH done?
V50 HMH was recorded at 257,036 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 11,306 miles a year.
Has V50 HMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 HMH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 HMH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 HMH find?
V50 HMH passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both steering rack gators twisted.

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