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Volvo V50

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

X3 BAHMOT history

X3 BAH is a blue diesel Volvo V50 first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X3 BAH blue Volvo V50 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V50, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
141,584 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V50
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 BAH was last recorded at 141,584 miles on 7 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,581 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,584 miles
  • 2025 – 133,784 miles
  • 2024 – 125,506 miles
  • 2023 – 118,672 miles
  • 2022 – 112,308 miles
  • 2020 – 99,947 miles
  • 2019 – 92,156 miles
  • 2018 – 81,942 miles
  • 2017 – 76,860 miles
  • 2016 – 69,287 miles
  • 2015 – 61,481 miles
  • 2014 – 53,435 miles
  • 2013 – 44,147 miles
  • 2012 – 35,801 miles
  • 2011 – 28,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,584 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Lower bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Lower wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,584 miles (+3)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,584 miles
    Test number
    992823212440
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Lower bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Lower wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail141,581 miles (+7,797)3 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,581 miles
    Test number
    415633866952
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body component slightly loose Lower bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Lower wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,784 miles4 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    511763915541
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Lower wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure

  4. Fail133,784 miles (+8,278)1 dangerous3 major4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,784 miles
    Test number
    653260139784
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose Lower wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Metal to metal with the pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure

  5. Pass125,506 miles (+6,834)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,506 miles
    Test number
    740323831771
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass118,672 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    114409949779
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail118,670 miles (+6,362)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    781289810172
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,308 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,308 miles
    Test number
    121584062315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,308 miles (+12,361)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,308 miles
    Test number
    926300289382
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Gland Bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass99,947 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    347799442629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    799975864446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail92,156 miles (+10,214)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    299389864381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,942 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    420987931157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,939 miles (+5,079)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    102871511851
    • 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))

  15. Pass76,860 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,860 miles
    Test number
    623107711497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,848 miles (+7,561)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    749829208654
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,287 miles (+7,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,287 miles
    Test number
    686446794248
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass61,481 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,481 miles
    Test number
    453541946287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,435 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    389417284208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,147 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,147 miles
    Test number
    895486553216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,801 miles (+7,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    159971042246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,314 miles
    Test number
    917294741217
    • NoteBoth rear suspension stay arms, bushes perished

Questions about X3 BAH

Does X3 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 BAH is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 BAH?
The MOT on X3 BAH is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 BAH done?
X3 BAH was recorded at 141,584 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,716 miles a year.
Has X3 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 BAH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 BAH 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 X3 BAH find?
X3 BAH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside rear reflector insecure; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 11 more.

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