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Volvo V50

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,435 cc

V50 SPOMOT history

V50 SPO is a black petrol Volvo V50 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
159,292 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 SPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 SPO was last recorded at 159,292 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 15,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,996 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
15,296 miles
Average per year
8,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,292 miles
  • 2021 – 143,996 miles
  • 2020 – 124,232 miles
  • 2019 – 122,005 miles
  • 2018 – 104,905 miles
  • 2017 – 86,237 miles
  • 2016 – 79,570 miles
  • 2015 – 75,629 miles
  • 2014 – 72,957 miles
  • 2013 – 67,810 miles
  • 2012 – 63,088 miles
  • 2011 – 56,025 miles
  • 2010 – 52,173 miles
  • 2009 – 46,114 miles
  • 2008 – 33,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,292 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,292 miles (+15,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,292 miles
    Test number
    648145969563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,996 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,996 miles
    Test number
    221552527377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,988 miles (+19,756)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    512966473281
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,232 miles (+2,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,232 miles
    Test number
    261016762704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,005 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,005 miles
    Test number
    607380321624
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,982 miles (+17,077)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,982 miles
    Test number
    965775548550
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip securing boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3" band centre of blade not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken off suspension leg (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cable tie securing boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning orange side marker lamp inop on side of headlamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm or less stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on front to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper posible radiator leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where exhaust front to rear pipe enters exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top securing nut through suspension arm loose slighty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,905 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    684178999180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail104,905 miles (+18,668)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,905 miles
    Test number
    946774007307
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass86,237 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    120615802607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail86,213 miles (+6,643)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,213 miles
    Test number
    739909992238
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass79,570 miles (+3,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,570 miles
    Test number
    860668698469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on the inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass75,629 miles (+2,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    367215415460
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass72,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    926501144237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail72,957 miles (+5,147)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,957 miles
    Test number
    898051744280
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass67,810 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    237377743249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    846694342251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail63,088 miles (+7,063)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,088 miles
    Test number
    318782242241
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,025 miles (+3,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    186889931232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass52,173 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    723898330232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,114 miles (+12,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    771210749286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass33,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    252241538220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 SPO

Does V50 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V50 SPO expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V50 SPO?
The MOT on V50 SPO expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V50 SPO done?
V50 SPO was recorded at 159,292 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 8,793 miles a year.
Has V50 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 SPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V50 SPO 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 SPO find?
V50 SPO passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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