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Volvo V50

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

V6 BFRMOT history

V6 BFR is a black diesel Volvo V50 first used on 29 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

V6 BFR black Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,708 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BFR was last recorded at 129,708 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 6,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2020: 94,120 miles, lower than 104,280 miles on 5 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,192 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,516 miles
Average per year
8,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,708 miles
  • 2024 – 123,192 miles
  • 2023 – 110,949 miles
  • 2021 – 106,382 miles
  • 2020 – 94,120 miles
  • 2019 – 94,161 miles
  • 2018 – 78,200 miles
  • 2017 – 71,907 miles
  • 2016 – 65,635 miles
  • 2015 – 58,538 miles
  • 2014 – 51,248 miles
  • 2013 – 27,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s and n/s lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight travel on handbrake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,708 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    102023801410
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,708 miles (+6,516)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    364772595417
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    367909252692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,192 miles (+12,243)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    874701293669
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,949 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    178381302452
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s and n/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake

  6. Fail110,938 miles (+1,480)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    580814643582
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s and n/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on handbrake

  7. Pass109,458 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    763332847933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,382 miles (+12,262)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    390916361761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,120 miles (-10,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    894417511383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,280 miles (+10,119)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    804902480580
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,161 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    464630429736
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail94,161 miles (+15,961)1 dangerous1 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    770600622556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,200 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    648337016507
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail78,199 miles (+6,292)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    752413996822
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass71,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    699661250361
    • 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)

  16. Fail71,907 miles (+6,272)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    103415471835
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    342696045166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s /f steering rack arm

  18. Fail65,635 miles (+7,097)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    572505227384
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s /f steering rack arm

  19. Pass58,538 miles (+7,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    563988985942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f steering rack arm
    • AdvisoryTwo front tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass51,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    389606294227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail51,248 miles (+6,444)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    836476994246
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass44,804 miles (+17,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    437685974171
    • 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)

  23. Pass27,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    157583563188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V6 BFR

Does V6 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 BFR expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 BFR?
The MOT on V6 BFR expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 BFR done?
V6 BFR was recorded at 129,708 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 8,299 miles a year.
Has V6 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BFR has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 BFR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 BFR find?
V6 BFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear upper position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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