Volvo V50
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
V50 SDTMOT history
V50 SDT is a white diesel Volvo V50 first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 160,029 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,631 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 SDT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- V50
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 SDT was last recorded at 160,029 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 8,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 151,666 miles · 3 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,363 miles
- Average per year
- 9,631 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,029 miles
- 2025 – 151,666 miles
- 2024 – 141,308 miles
- 2023 – 132,449 miles
- 2022 – 122,106 miles
- 2021 – 111,058 miles
- 2020 – 103,263 miles
- 2019 – 94,675 miles
- 2018 – 85,589 miles
- 2017 – 78,098 miles
- 2016 – 66,199 miles
- 2015 – 52,550 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,029 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear tail lamp slight damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,029 miles (+8,363)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 160,029 miles
- Test number
- 261497013568
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass151,666 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 151,666 miles
- Test number
- 978912398233
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail151,666 miles (+10,358)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,666 miles
- Test number
- 649546819105
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass141,308 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 141,308 miles
- Test number
- 216788839183
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,305 miles (+8,856)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,305 miles
- Test number
- 677671786230
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,449 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 132,449 miles
- Test number
- 690968370224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,447 miles (+10,341)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,447 miles
- Test number
- 774437319869
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,106 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 122,106 miles
- Test number
- 493740648209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail122,106 miles (+11,048)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,106 miles
- Test number
- 577088134708
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in steering
Pass111,058 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 111,058 miles
- Test number
- 661438718576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount bearing slightly stiff on rotation
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,058 miles (+7,795)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,058 miles
- Test number
- 439244130970
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount bearing slightly stiff on rotation
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 103,263 miles
- Test number
- 379137089616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,263 miles (+8,588)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,263 miles
- Test number
- 382402033595
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass94,675 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,675 miles
- Test number
- 751034673244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,673 miles (+9,084)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,673 miles
- Test number
- 223665874362
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,589 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,589 miles
- Test number
- 421885027298
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail85,587 miles (+7,489)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,587 miles
- Test number
- 268020572037
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,098 miles (+11,899)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,098 miles
- Test number
- 959727729557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,199 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 66,199 miles
- Test number
- 248071962016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,195 miles (+13,645)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,195 miles
- Test number
- 794141166733
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass52,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,550 miles
- Test number
- 287325525430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 SDT
- Does V50 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 SDT is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V50 SDT?
- The MOT on V50 SDT is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V50 SDT done?
- V50 SDT was recorded at 160,029 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 9,631 miles a year.
- Has V50 SDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 SDT has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V50 SDT 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 SDT find?
- V50 SDT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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