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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,998 cc

V50 MPRMOT history

V50 MPR is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V50 MPR grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,206 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 MPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 MPR was last recorded at 132,206 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,818 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,388 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,206 miles
  • 2024 – 126,818 miles
  • 2023 – 119,859 miles
  • 2021 – 109,317 miles
  • 2019 – 104,792 miles
  • 2018 – 101,271 miles
  • 2017 – 96,925 miles
  • 2016 – 91,068 miles
  • 2015 – 83,421 miles
  • 2014 – 73,878 miles
  • 2013 – 63,931 miles
  • 2012 – 57,050 miles
  • 2011 – 43,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,206 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,206 miles (+5,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    584490399371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,818 miles (+6,941)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,818 miles
    Test number
    370903045313
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass119,877 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    103606707969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,859 miles (+5,955)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    924394660465
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,904 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,904 miles
    Test number
    204153439252
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass109,317 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    533382791788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,315 miles (+4,523)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    533973246550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,792 miles (+3,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,792 miles
    Test number
    827968270298
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded not leaking

  9. Pass101,271 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,271 miles
    Test number
    139483385428
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box corroded not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,925 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    132314377423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail96,921 miles (+5,853)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    209575278797
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass91,068 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,068 miles
    Test number
    752213091477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail91,063 miles (+7,642)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    270241552590
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,421 miles (+9,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,421 miles
    Test number
    375393845108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,878 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    225275934496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail73,878 miles (+9,947)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    665115534118
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass63,931 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,931 miles
    Test number
    338220343172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,050 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    739530492286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTowbar electrical sockets have corroded terminals

  19. Fail57,048 miles (+13,682)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    359590692244
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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
    • NoteTowbar electrical sockets have corroded terminals

  20. Pass43,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    728417371279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V50 MPR

Does V50 MPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 MPR is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 MPR?
The MOT on V50 MPR is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 MPR done?
V50 MPR was recorded at 132,206 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has V50 MPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 MPR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V50 MPR 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 MPR find?
V50 MPR passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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