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Volvo V50

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,998 cc

V50 TBHMOT history

V50 TBH is a grey diesel Volvo V50 first used on 14 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 221,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

V50 TBH grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
221,283 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 TBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 TBH was last recorded at 221,283 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 9,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,174 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,109 miles
Average per year
10,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,283 miles
  • 2024 – 212,174 miles
  • 2023 – 195,970 miles
  • 2022 – 174,283 miles
  • 2021 – 158,672 miles
  • 2020 – 156,094 miles
  • 2019 – 152,158 miles
  • 2018 – 145,224 miles
  • 2017 – 137,464 miles
  • 2016 – 122,079 miles
  • 2015 – 108,565 miles
  • 2014 – 97,245 miles
  • 2013 – 86,108 miles
  • 2012 – 76,866 miles
  • 2011 – 65,213 miles
  • 2010 – 55,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,283 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,283 miles (+9,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    221,283 miles
    Test number
    488353092659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass212,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    212,174 miles
    Test number
    963216728185
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edges / Front tyres different size to rear
  3. Fail212,174 miles (+204)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,174 miles
    Test number
    264369620640
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edges / Front tyres different size to rear
  4. Fail211,970 miles (+16,000)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,970 miles
    Test number
    156668036623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
  5. Pass195,970 miles (+21,687)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    195,970 miles
    Test number
    480023381797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,283 miles (+15,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    958053117953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,672 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,672 miles
    Test number
    391734294880
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail158,318 miles (+2,224)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,318 miles
    Test number
    491726184475
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass156,094 miles (+3,936)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    562692523376
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass152,158 miles (+6,934)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    814212801537
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near to exposing cord, also misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge likely to expose cord (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass145,224 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,224 miles
    Test number
    160259324037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
  12. Fail145,149 miles (+7,685)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    751370816239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box corroded
  13. Pass137,464 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,464 miles
    Test number
    479445297665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,927 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,927 miles
    Test number
    862989854108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  15. Fail135,926 miles (+13,847)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    224914838629
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  16. Pass122,079 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    719756025093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail122,079 miles (+13,514)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    206318060509
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass108,565 miles (+11,320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    778523031585
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres feathering
  19. Pass97,245 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    457591504303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail97,245 miles (+11,137)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    405681404345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear outer brake pad backing shim insecure and fouling brake disc
  21. Fail86,108 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    369924673285
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass86,108 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    516454873221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,866 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    186701392201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,608 miles (+11,395)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    377335182227
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
  25. Pass65,213 miles (+10,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    318878391417
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass55,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,084 miles
    Test number
    403310500314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 TBH

Does V50 TBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 TBH is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 TBH?
The MOT on V50 TBH is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 TBH done?
V50 TBH was recorded at 221,283 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,989 miles a year.
Has V50 TBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 TBH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V50 TBH 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 TBH find?
V50 TBH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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