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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V50 SEDMOT history

V50 SED is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V50 SED blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,798 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 SED was last recorded at 119,798 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,790 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,798 miles
  • 2024 – 114,999 miles
  • 2023 – 110,798 miles
  • 2022 – 106,133 miles
  • 2021 – 101,278 miles
  • 2020 – 98,225 miles
  • 2019 – 94,070 miles
  • 2018 – 87,372 miles
  • 2017 – 80,940 miles
  • 2016 – 72,822 miles
  • 2015 – 66,382 miles
  • 2014 – 59,609 miles
  • 2013 – 51,710 miles
  • 2012 – 45,798 miles
  • 2011 – 39,949 miles
  • 2010 – 37,023 miles
  • 2009 – 33,614 miles
  • 2008 – 28,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,798 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,798 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,798 miles
    Test number
    168561469954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail119,790 miles (+4,791)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,790 miles
    Test number
    342358710995
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass114,999 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,999 miles
    Test number
    442206936444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,990 miles (+4,192)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    148774667879
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,798 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    903636803857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,133 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    671958857549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    775173572309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail101,276 miles (+3,051)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,276 miles
    Test number
    366149241787
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,225 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    977322359203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass94,070 miles (+6,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    162737475026
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror taped/repaired

  11. Pass87,372 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,372 miles
    Test number
    201114088869
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,940 miles (+8,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    968725593778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged and inner sidewall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror case taped up
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear Tyres have BALD edges

  13. Pass72,822 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    782896656182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,382 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,382 miles
    Test number
    306566387824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,330 miles (+6,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,330 miles
    Test number
    705032509375
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,609 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    859834904307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,710 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    335533503369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,005 miles (+5,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    526202293117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,798 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    887254292155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,949 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,949 miles
    Test number
    675034291139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,023 miles (+3,409)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    471860500258
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm in tread
    • NoteN/s front wheel slightly bent on inner rim
    • NoteO/s door mirror slightly damaged

  22. Pass33,614 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,614 miles
    Test number
    753779689140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    404031108227
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V50 SED

Does V50 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 SED is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 SED?
The MOT on V50 SED is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 SED done?
V50 SED was recorded at 119,798 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,297 miles a year.
Has V50 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 SED has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 SED 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 SED find?
V50 SED passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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