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Volvo XC70

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,401 cc

V50 MDSMOT history

V50 MDS is a blue diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,121 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 MDS was last recorded at 123,121 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,113 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,121 miles
  • 2024 – 121,525 miles
  • 2023 – 119,583 miles
  • 2022 – 117,228 miles
  • 2021 – 115,023 miles
  • 2020 – 113,049 miles
  • 2019 – 106,757 miles
  • 2018 – 101,589 miles
  • 2017 – 95,855 miles
  • 2016 – 88,522 miles
  • 2015 – 82,149 miles
  • 2013 – 74,834 miles
  • 2012 – 70,274 miles
  • 2011 – 63,634 miles
  • 2010 – 57,834 miles
  • 2009 – 50,615 miles
  • 2008 – 43,315 miles
  • 2007 – 40,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,121 miles
  • AdvisoryBRAKE ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING ON DASHRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central .Weak /deteriorated joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,121 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    587515962365
    • AdvisoryBRAKE ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING ON DASH
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central .Weak /deteriorated joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail123,113 miles (+1,588)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,113 miles
    Test number
    134308472017
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE ASSIST SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING ON DASH
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central .Weak /deteriorated joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass121,525 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    282755958559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor patterns
    • AdvisoryExcessive play in steering rack offside

  4. Fail121,520 miles (+1,937)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    839882405993
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps poor patterns
    • AdvisoryExcessive play in steering rack offside

  5. Pass119,583 miles (+2,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,583 miles
    Test number
    234565542422
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass117,228 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    987383332053
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail117,218 miles (+2,195)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    625951929460
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass115,023 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,023 miles
    Test number
    475563492069
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail114,965 miles (+1,916)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,965 miles
    Test number
    884352973773
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlight lens badly dulled and has no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has slight travel

  10. Pass113,049 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,049 miles
    Test number
    814287759461
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel leans in when driven over brake rollers but unable to diagnose fault

  11. Fail113,010 miles (+6,253)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    881699390263
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement but unable to diagnose...possible broken shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass106,757 miles (+5,168)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    791292362597
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass101,589 miles (+5,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    355042828779
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeator discoloured

  14. Pass95,855 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    552593008627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,832 miles (+7,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,832 miles
    Test number
    129269347625
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass88,522 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    720767370131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Fail88,498 miles (+6,349)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    809320547563
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  18. Pass82,149 miles (+7,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    128645215167
    • NoteBoth front wishbone,front bushes worn resulting in more than usual movement

  19. Pass74,834 miles (+49)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    778519833388
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • NoteExhaust centre section on poor condition

  20. Fail74,785 miles (+4,511)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    718784833348
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
    • NoteExhaust centre section on poor condition

  21. Pass70,274 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    798272142329
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteH/brake efficiency 16% on legal limit

  22. Fail70,247 miles (+6,613)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    107900042399
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    227209971173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,634 miles (+5,800)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    839163271189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to assess n/s/r seat fully due to child seat fitted

  25. Pass57,834 miles (+7,219)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,834 miles
    Test number
    342894870151
    • NoteFront tyres low on tread

  26. Pass50,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    170373069107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack

  27. Fail50,615 miles (+7,300)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,615 miles
    Test number
    860163069177
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack

  28. Pass43,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    302356378157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,315 miles (+2,883)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    983376078162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass40,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    342775177225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 MDS

Does V50 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 MDS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 MDS?
The MOT on V50 MDS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 MDS done?
V50 MDS was recorded at 123,121 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,541 miles a year.
Has V50 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 MDS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 MDS 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 MDS find?
V50 MDS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake assist service required warning on dash; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central .weak /deteriorated joint; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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