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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,998 cc

V6 AFWMOT history

V6 AFW is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 26 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
229,713 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 AFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 AFW was last recorded at 229,713 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,393 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,320 miles
Average per year
7,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,713 miles
  • 2025 – 228,393 miles
  • 2024 – 224,127 miles
  • 2023 – 218,934 miles
  • 2022 – 212,220 miles
  • 2020 – 206,522 miles
  • 2019 – 190,672 miles
  • 2018 – 183,149 miles
  • 2017 – 174,317 miles
  • 2016 – 165,982 miles
  • 2015 – 157,701 miles
  • 2014 – 147,465 miles
  • 2013 – 137,916 miles
  • 2012 – 127,179 miles
  • 2011 – 117,085 miles
  • 2009 – 107,730 miles
  • 2008 – 92,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,713 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,713 miles (+1,320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    229,713 miles
    Test number
    219458710799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass228,393 miles (+4,266)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    228,393 miles
    Test number
    316553395275
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight play will need adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass224,127 miles (+5,193)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    224,127 miles
    Test number
    938687303098
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass218,934 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    218,934 miles
    Test number
    390535946659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass212,220 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,220 miles
    Test number
    952271214328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,522 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,522 miles
    Test number
    782638126722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass201,304 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,304 miles
    Test number
    487407026929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,672 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    190,672 miles
    Test number
    578662706924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,149 miles
    Test number
    214716762727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail183,149 miles (+8,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,149 miles
    Test number
    888290227660
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass174,317 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    174,317 miles
    Test number
    234143109083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass165,982 miles (+8,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,982 miles
    Test number
    484750180827
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

  13. Pass157,701 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,701 miles
    Test number
    949075405087
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on the inner edges

  14. Fail157,701 miles (+10,236)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,701 miles
    Test number
    995495105065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres have worn bald on the inner edges

  15. Pass147,465 miles (+9,549)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    147,465 miles
    Test number
    749167204026
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyre valves splitting
    • NoteAdvise condesation near side front head lamp
    • NoteAdvise near side front orange marker light not working

  16. Pass137,916 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,916 miles
    Test number
    767434703065
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres distorted & out off shape on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise uneven tyre wear front tyres

  17. Fail137,916 miles (+10,737)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,916 miles
    Test number
    765304603086
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres distorted & out off shape on inner edges
    • NoteAdvise uneven tyre wear front tyres

  18. Pass127,179 miles (+10,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    487399402048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise exhaust heat shield loose

  19. Pass117,085 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    179400111491
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail117,085 miles (+9,355)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    937090211091
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass107,730 miles (+115)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    851979549315
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

  22. Fail107,615 miles (+8,530)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,615 miles
    Test number
    364843649353
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

  23. Pass99,085 miles (+6,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,085 miles
    Test number
    891075109064
    • NoteRear tyres worn unevenly

  24. Pass92,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    321190918064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 AFW

Does V6 AFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 AFW is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 AFW?
The MOT on V6 AFW is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 AFW done?
V6 AFW was recorded at 229,713 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,630 miles a year.
Has V6 AFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 AFW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on V6 AFW 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 V6 AFW find?
V6 AFW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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