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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V50 SHDMOT history

V50 SHD is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V50 SHD grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
178,900 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 SHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 SHD was last recorded at 178,900 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,618 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,282 miles
Average per year
7,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,900 miles
  • 2025 – 174,618 miles
  • 2024 – 172,965 miles
  • 2023 – 164,036 miles
  • 2022 – 156,079 miles
  • 2021 – 148,450 miles
  • 2020 – 144,017 miles
  • 2019 – 137,348 miles
  • 2018 – 126,554 miles
  • 2017 – 116,309 miles
  • 2016 – 108,182 miles
  • 2015 – 101,749 miles
  • 2014 – 93,555 miles
  • 2013 – 86,672 miles
  • 2012 – 78,006 miles
  • 2011 – 68,863 miles
  • 2010 – 61,095 miles
  • 2009 – 51,861 miles
  • 2008 – 40,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,900 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,900 miles (+4,282)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    178,900 miles
    Test number
    764078748838
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass174,618 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,618 miles
    Test number
    335327786303
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail174,618 miles (+1,653)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,618 miles
    Test number
    250141746123
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,965 miles (+8,929)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,965 miles
    Test number
    113001336923
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S AND N/S (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S REAR TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass164,036 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,036 miles
    Test number
    488561712455
    • MinorRegistration 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))
  6. Fail164,034 miles (+7,955)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,034 miles
    Test number
    583157459447
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorRegistration 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))
  7. Pass156,079 miles (+9)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,079 miles
    Test number
    673904502389
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail156,070 miles (+7,620)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,070 miles
    Test number
    885678279172
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing along seam (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass148,450 miles (+4,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,450 miles
    Test number
    851849885244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass144,017 miles (+6,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,017 miles
    Test number
    985923653590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass137,348 miles (+10,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,348 miles
    Test number
    747870883057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass126,554 miles (+10,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    587055470957
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre starting to perish
  13. Pass116,309 miles (+8,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    618892805728
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components
  14. Pass108,182 miles (+6,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    889281132521
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing smooth on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass101,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    472738122080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  16. Fail101,749 miles (+8,194)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,749 miles
    Test number
    900468452572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  17. Pass93,555 miles (+6,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,555 miles
    Test number
    887850534200
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroding.
  18. Pass86,672 miles (+8,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    199502943228
    • 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)
  19. Pass78,006 miles (+9,143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    186247522265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroding
  20. Pass68,863 miles (+7,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    407568421289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass61,095 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,095 miles
    Test number
    580869620262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,861 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    210001539263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass51,861 miles (+11,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    970761739216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass40,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    672256328238
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about V50 SHD

Does V50 SHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 SHD is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 SHD?
The MOT on V50 SHD is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 SHD done?
V50 SHD was recorded at 178,900 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,677 miles a year.
Has V50 SHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 SHD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 SHD 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 SHD find?
V50 SHD passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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