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Volvo V50

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

V50 MRLMOT history

V50 MRL is a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

V50 MRL black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
116,294 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 MRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 MRL was last recorded at 116,294 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,284 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,294 miles
  • 2023 – 112,750 miles
  • 2022 – 110,140 miles
  • 2021 – 106,280 miles
  • 2020 – 104,663 miles
  • 2019 – 102,481 miles
  • 2018 – 99,236 miles
  • 2017 – 93,990 miles
  • 2016 – 90,320 miles
  • 2015 – 86,005 miles
  • 2014 – 81,002 miles
  • 2013 – 71,252 miles
  • 2012 – 65,836 miles
  • 2011 – 64,715 miles
  • 2010 – 62,085 miles
  • 2009 – 46,696 miles
  • 2008 – 25,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,294 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Heat shield insecure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,294 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    733835700732
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail116,284 miles (+3,534)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,284 miles
    Test number
    716138048488
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,750 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    547009748569
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 heat shield loose

  4. Fail112,750 miles (+2,610)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    836933694786
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 heat shield loose

  5. Pass110,140 miles (+37)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,140 miles
    Test number
    545705614779
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  6. Fail110,103 miles (+3,823)1 dangerous2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    389675782205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  7. Pass106,280 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    936859277172
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  8. Fail106,280 miles (+1,617)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,280 miles
    Test number
    574304898479
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  9. Pass104,663 miles (+2,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    441809879718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,481 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    707883286463
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper fix with tape

  11. Fail102,473 miles (+3,237)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,473 miles
    Test number
    442391279481
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper fix with tape

  12. Pass99,236 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,236 miles
    Test number
    696921570319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront bumper repaired with tape

  13. Pass93,990 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    177374168749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Fail93,980 miles (+3,660)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    213668952073
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting brocken away (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass90,320 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,320 miles
    Test number
    836202408780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,005 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    405644405101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    569659264127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail81,002 miles (+9,750)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,002 miles
    Test number
    209359064152
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass71,252 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,252 miles
    Test number
    785974233125
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Fail71,252 miles (+5,416)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,252 miles
    Test number
    748094333197
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Pass65,836 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    428381632195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail65,835 miles (+1,120)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    998619422189
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass64,715 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    809067031136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  24. Fail64,715 miles (+2,630)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    456363731149
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

  25. Pass62,085 miles (+15,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    320082750191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass46,696 miles (+21,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,696 miles
    Test number
    460308569298
    • 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)

  27. Pass25,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    131216578240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,583 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    350416478479
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about V50 MRL

Does V50 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 MRL expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 MRL?
The MOT on V50 MRL expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 MRL done?
V50 MRL was recorded at 116,294 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
Has V50 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 MRL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 MRL 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 MRL find?
V50 MRL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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