Volvo logo

Volvo V50

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

W5 USKMOT history

W5 USK is a grey petrol Volvo V50 first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

W5 USK grey Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,539 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for W5 USK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
W5 USK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 USK was last recorded at 132,539 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,526 miles · 10 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,539 miles
  • 2025 – 128,637 miles
  • 2024 – 126,528 miles
  • 2023 – 120,590 miles
  • 2022 – 114,868 miles
  • 2021 – 110,417 miles
  • 2020 – 106,724 miles
  • 2019 – 101,770 miles
  • 2018 – 96,073 miles
  • 2017 – 89,538 miles
  • 2016 – 85,099 miles
  • 2014 – 76,651 miles
  • 2013 – 69,672 miles
  • 2012 – 57,659 miles
  • 2011 – 46,651 miles
  • 2010 – 34,858 miles
  • 2009 – 22,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,539 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,539 miles
    Test number
    407179292384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,526 miles (+3,889)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,526 miles
    Test number
    908359435400
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,637 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,637 miles
    Test number
    761024379294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,528 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,528 miles
    Test number
    293718801474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,590 miles (+5,722)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    319912623336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass114,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    536931071371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,868 miles (+4,451)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    284029677386
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,417 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    497540817119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,724 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    281812978080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring seat arms corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring seat arms outer bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the offside rear tyre (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush perishing (slight play)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear coil springs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear anti roll bar
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear frame

  10. Fail106,724 miles (+4,954)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    374821440171
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring seat arms corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower spring seat arms outer bushes starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
    • AdvisoryInner shoulder wear to the offside rear tyre (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush perishing (slight play)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear coil springs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear anti roll bar
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody rear frame

  11. Pass101,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    948821913012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail101,770 miles (+5,697)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    744454241090
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  13. Pass96,073 miles (+6,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    883603685922
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge-205/50/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 205/50/17-tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass89,538 miles (+4,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,538 miles
    Test number
    929778495806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  15. Pass85,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    321179544534
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

  16. Fail85,099 miles (+8,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    939048811762
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

  17. Pass76,651 miles (+6,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    859882464167
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass69,672 miles (+12,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    989443963155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,659 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    625687922036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,651 miles (+11,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    867525031049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass34,858 miles (+12,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    174562720468
    • 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)

  22. Pass22,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    22,049 miles
    Test number
    574556039091
    • 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)

Questions about W5 USK

Does W5 USK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 USK is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 USK?
The MOT on W5 USK is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 USK done?
W5 USK was recorded at 132,539 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has W5 USK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 USK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 USK 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 W5 USK find?
W5 USK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all W5U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.